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International Railway Safety Council 2024
17 - 21 September 2024
The world's largest conference on railway safety
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PROGRAM
IRSC
17/09 - 21/09
2024
Overview
The IRSC 2024 conference will take place from Tuesday, September 17 to Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Core Conference Days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The conference will focus on the topics of safety culture and new technologies from various perspectives as well as innovation in railway safety and the interaction between safety, innovation and sustainability.
In addition to a varied program with speeches, lectures, panel discussions and break-out sessions, there will also be exciting keynote speeches from national and international experts in various specialist areas relating to safety, rail transport and beyond. The program is complemented by 3 technical visits.
A tailormade program for accompanying persons will be published in the following weeks.
If you are interested in attending Innotrans in Berlin the following week (24 - 27 September 2024), the two events can easily be combined by train. Travel arrangements will be available soon.
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In the heart of Vienna.
Venue
Aula der
Wissenschaften
The "Aula der Wissenschaften" has always been a place of meeting and knowledge transfer. Built in the 17th century, the building and its lecture halls originally served the university. The top floor of the early Baroque building housed the Jesuit Theatre. The mixture of historical elements, such as the ceiling fresco in the Jesuit Hall, and large glass surfaces in a magnificent setting make the "Hall of Science" one of Vienna's top event venues in the heart of the city center.
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Address: Wollzeile 27A, 1010 Vienna
Technical
Visits
The technical visits include various visits such as: Central Shunting Yard Vienna & Rescue Train, Technical Services Day & Night Train Maintenance Center or Tunnel Visit Semmering, one of the largest ongoing tunnel construction sites in Europe.
Technical visit 2
September 20, 2024 I 15:30 - 17:30 I PICK-UP: 15.30
TECHNICAL SERVICES DAY & NIGHT TRAIN MAINTENANCE CENTER
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Bus Pick-up & Drop-off
Address: Weiskirchnerstraße 3, 1010 Vienna
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Beyond
the "Aula"
Technical visit 1
September 20, 2024 I 15:30 - 17:30 I PICK UP: 15.00
CENTRAL SHUNTING YARD VIENNA & RESCUE TRAIN
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Bus Pick-up & Drop-off
Address: Weiskirchnerstraße 3, 1010 Vienna
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Technical visit 3
September 21, 2024 I 09:00 - 17:00
TUNNEL VISIT SEMMERING, ONGOING CONSTRUCTION SITE
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Bus Pick-up & Drop-off
Address: Weiskirchnerstraße 3, 1010 Vienna
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All places already booked out.
Pick-Up:
Weiskirchnerstraße 3, 1010 Vienna
Social
Program
Accompanying
person package
Gala dinner I September 18, 2024
Palais Ferstel
Palais Ferstel enchants its celebrating guests with its marvellous Venetian-Florentine Trecento style, which is unique in Vienna. With splendid rooms, magnificent chandeliers and a marvellous arcaded courtyard. The large banqueting hall is also known as the most magnificent hall in Vienna. Located in the heart of Vienna, Palais Ferstel is one of the most interesting buildings of the Wilhelminian era. Already in 1900 it was the social centre of the city and still today - together with the famous Café Central - is the ideal place to spend an evening in good company.
Get-together I September 19, 2024
Albertina
Imperial flair and great art: as an art museum of international standing, the Albertina offers the splendour of the Habsburg state rooms, unique in Europe, as an exceptional setting for events. The highlight: the adjoining terrace with a unique view of the Burggarten, the Hofburg and the Vienna State Opera. Round off your second conference evening with this special view of Vienna.
In addition to attending the Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner and Get-Together, our Accompanying Person Package includes three tours designed to introduce your loved ones to the beauty of Vienna and its surroundings.
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With our Accompanying Person Package, we will embark on an unforgettable journey through Vienna's most enchanting sites!
Designed to complement your visit to the IRSC 2024 conference, this program offers your loved ones a rich blend of history, culture and scenic beauty.
Here's what awaits you:
Schönbrunn Palace I September 18, 2024
Explore the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, an iconic symbol of Vienna's imperial history and the number one sight in Vienna! It was the home of the Habsburg dynasty, Emperor Franz-Josef and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the palace itself and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens.
Guided City Tour and Treasury Visit I September 19, 2024
Embark on a two-hour guided walking tour that starts at the State Opera and takes you through the historic streets of Vienna, culminating at the Imperial Treasury. The Imperial Treasury takes you on a journey through a thousand years of history and mystery, full of discoveries and insights, symbols of power and myths.
Spanish Riding School, home of the Lipizaner horses I September 20, 2024
Experience the elegance of the Spanish Riding School with a morning training session with the unique Lipizzaner horses, followed by a tour of the stables. End the day with a taste of Viennese coffeehouse culture at the famous Café Landtmann.
Our accompanying person package includes
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Tour Schönbrunn Palace I September 18, 2024
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Guided City Tour and Treasury Visit I September 19, 2024
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Spanish Riding School I September 20, 2024
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Welcome reception I September 17, 2024
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Gala dinner I September 18, 2024
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Get-together I September 19, 2024
Travel &
Accommodation
Going to Vienna
Getting to IRSC 2024
The nearest railway station to the conference venue and suggested hotels is "Wien Mitte-Landstraße Bahnhof".
Easy access from Vienna Airport via the "REX 7" or "S7" trains and the "City Airport Train (CAT)".
By Train
Travelling by train is by far the most environmentally friendly mode of transport. We encourage all delegates to take advantage of the wide range of rail connections available to travel to Vienna.
ÖBB Nightjet - Travelling comfortably overnight
Travelling through the night, our sleepers, couchette coaches and day coaches allow you to pass the night with sweet dreams. The next morning, you arrive fully recuperated and relaxed at your destination - right in the city centre. Book your nightjet ticket here and get more information about the ÖBB Nightjet offers.
ÖBB Railjet – connecting Austria and Europe
With a maximum speed of up to 230 km/h, the Railjet (RJ) takes you through all of Austria to Germany, Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia or Switzerland. The brand new generation of Railjets is in use on the Brenner line between Munich - Innsbruck - Bozen and Veron, and will offer our passengers even more comfort. Tickets can be booked here.
By Plane
Vienna’s central position in Europe makes it a hub offering optimal transportation connections to the world. When booking a flight to the event using one of the Lufthansa Group airline carriers, you can profit from the reduced fares* using the event code: ATAPYTJ via the booking platform
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Hotel Grand Ferdinand
single from € 272
Hotel Europa Vienna ****
single from € 230
Hotel Astoria Vienna ****
single from 280 €
The Hoxton Vienna ****
single from 239 €
Hotel Map
Rooms for delegates had been reserved in hotels of various categories.
Cut-off-dates of the hotels have already passed.
Above mentioned hotels still have rooms available but rooms have to be booked directly with the hotel via the official hotel websites.
Abstracts
IMPORTANT DATES
TO CONSIDER
Abstract Submission Deadline: 07 June, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 23 July, 2024
Paper & E-Poster
Submission Deadline: 25 August, 2024
Abstract submission closed!
Thanks to all having submitted an abstract.
Publication
All accepted papers will be published and available for download on the congress website until 18 October 2024, and permanently available on a IRSC official website to be checked with previous organizers.
Registration
Please note that the acceptance of an abstract does not include the congress registration. The presenting author must be a registered participant. Once the abstract is accepted,payment of the conference fee must be made no later than 2 weeks after acceptance. Otherwise, the presentation of the paper will not be included in the program.
About
IRSC
The International
Railway
Safety Council
The world's largest railway safety conference is being held in Vienna this year. Held annually since 1990, the International Railway Safety Council (IRSC) brings together safety experts from around the world. It is dedicated exclusively to railway safety issues and aims to exchange information and share experiences as well as lessons learnt in order to improve railway safety.
The diverse mix of railway safety experts attending the conference results in many thought-provoking and challenging ideas, as well as a deeper understanding of a range of issues that provide a useful reference tool for each participant. The IRSC makes a significant contribution to the continuous improvement of railway safety management and performance worldwide.
