Introduction to Railway Signalling
Organised by the IET Manchester Transport Technical Group
About
Join us for an introduction to railway signalling, designed for engineers, students, early-career professionals, and anyone interested in how modern railways operate safely and efficiently.
This 30-minute overview explains the fundamental principles that underpin railway signalling, from the earliest mechanical systems to today's digital railway technologies. Attendees will gain an understanding of why signalling is essential, how train movements are controlled, and how the industry is evolving towards increasingly digital and data-driven operation.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
03 Sep 2026
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Organiser
- Manchester Local Network
Speakers
Ivan Ristic
Managing Director - SIGNALLING SOLUTIONS
Leveraging extensive experience from founding SIGNALLING SOLUTIONS, I am engaged in designing and supervising railway signalling and telecommunication systems, including European Train Control System (ETCS), Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and GSM-R. My mission is to influence the future of railway safety and efficiency through cutting-edge solutions and collaboration with industry stakeholders, technical experts and institutions.
Reasons to attend
· Discover how railways keep trains moving safely and efficiently.
· Understand the technology behind signals, points and train detection.
· Gain insight into career opportunities within one of the railway’s most critical engineering disciplines.
Programme
[12:00pm – 12:05pm]: Introductions / Overview of the IET Network.
[12:05pm - 12:35pm] – Introduction to Railway Signalling Presentation
[12:35 – 12:45pm] – Q&A
[12:45pm] – Event Closeout