Background
Soundings taken within the rail industry in 1999 confirmed the belief that “operations” required a dedicated Institution. A Project Group was formed to develop the idea, which turned the concept into a reality with the Institution of Railway Operators (IRO) being formally launched on 3 May 2000.
Financial support from railway companies and a government grant enabled the IRO to design and develop an Education Programme that would meet the standards necessary for accreditation by an awarding body.
In 2004, Glasgow Caledonian University entered into partnership with the IRO to provide distance-learning courses for the award of either BSc Degree or Diploma in Higher Education. A Certificate Level qualification was added in 2008.
IRO Mission Statement
"The Institution of Railway Operators exists to advance and promote the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the railways, by improving the technical and general skills, knowledge and competence of those engaged in the operation of the railways."
Background
Soundings taken within the rail industry in 1999 confirmed the belief that “operations” required a dedicated Institution. A Project Group was formed to develop the idea, which turned the concept into a reality with the Institution of Railway Operators (IRO) being formally launched on 3 May 2000.
Financial support from railway companies and a government grant enabled the IRO to design and develop an Education Programme that would meet the standards necessary for accreditation by an awarding body.
In 2004, Glasgow Caledonian University entered into partnership with the IRO to provide distance-learning courses for the award of either BSc Degree or Diploma in Higher Education. A Certificate Level qualification was added in 2008.
IRO Mission Statement
"The Institution of Railway Operators exists to advance and promote the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the railways, by improving the technical and general skills, knowledge and competence of those engaged in the operation of the railways."