On 25th November 2011 it was with great pleasure that two representatives from Young Railway Professionals attended the Railway Ball in aid of Railway Children.

On Thursday 7th September, the Young Railway Professionals became a member organisation of EYE - European Young Engineers. EYE is a European network of young engineering professionals and students sharing knowledge, fostering mobility and developing personal and professional skills.

Passenger Transport magazine are offering an exclusive 50% discount to members of the Young Railway Professionals. So a one-year annual UK subscription will be £70 instead of the usual price of £140. Passenger Transport is a new fortnightly magazine covering the rail, tram and bus industry, with news, comment and analysis.

Read a review of the iRail event in Derby on Rail Technology Magazine's website, plus download a special 8-page supplement with details of the event, plus quotes and pictures of our YRP Chairman - Robert Mullen.

The following speech was given by Rob Mullen, Chairman of the Young Railway Professionals, at the iRail Business Breakfast in Derby on 17th March 2011.