ORGANISATIONS & LINKS

The Young Railway Professionals is formed of five parent organisations:

Institution of Railway Operators

Visit the Institution of Railway Operators.

The Institution of Railway Operators is the UK rail industry's custodian of best practice in operational management, and thereby provides a focus for raising standards and enhancing the professional standing of those directly involved in the safe and reliable operation of railways.

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Visit the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

With a 160-year heritage supporting us, today's Institution is a forward-looking, campaigning organisation. By working with leading companies, universities and think tanks, we create and share knowledge to provide government, businesses and the public with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all aspects of mechanical engineering.

We truly believe we can improve the world through engineering. So the Institution finds and nurtures new talent, helping engineers build their careers and take on the challenges that, when solved, will make a difference to all of us.

In the UK, engineering has achieved great successes, but in a quiet way. We're looking to shout about the achievements of our members and the industry, taking a positive, inspiring message into schools and out into the media.  By being independent of both government and business, and avoiding strategic relationships with single-issue bodies or pressure groups, we can deliver genuinely impartial advice in a passionately committed manner.

Institution of Railway Signal Engineers

Visit the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers.

The IRSE is the professional institution for all those engaged in or associated with railway signalling, telecommunications and allied professions. The IRSE has its headquarters in London, UK and is active worldwide. Founded in 1912, the Institution aims to advance, for the public benefit, the science and practice of signalling and telecommunications engineering within the industry and to maintain high standards of knowledge and competence within the profession.

Institution of Engineering & Technology

Visit the Institution of Engineering & Technology.

The IET is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community, with more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.

Permanent Way Institution

Visit the Permanent Way Institution.

The PWI is a professional organisation which seeks to encourage and develop people involved in the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of railway track infrastructure across the industry, on a world-wide basis. The PWI achieves this by a structured mixture of good practice text books (recognised and used in many countries), high quality technical seminars and visits, quarterly journals and local section meetings and events.

RAIL CAREER LINKS

• Jobs in Transport - Covers a range of transport-related industries.
• Ellis Fairbank - Clients include First, Stagecoach and Crossrail.
• JustRail - Specialises in rail industry recruitment.
• Rail Job Search - Includes a large database of rail-related jobs.
• Railnews - Industry magazine that includes a recruitment section.
• RailPersonnel - Rail industry recruitment specialists.
• Rail Professional - Another industry magazine that includes job listings.
• RailwayPeople.com - A large industry website that allows you to upload your CV for employers to see.
• RGS Rail - An executive search firm with specialist expertise in railways and transportation.
• Rail Recruiter - Large database of current rail-related vacancies.

OTHER RAIL LINKS

• Modern Railways - News, views and analysis on today's railway.
• Railway Study Association - The RSA organises events in London and the Midlands.