THE IRCA: ITS OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

In 1885 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the railways in Belgium, the Government of Belgium held a scientific congress in Brussels the aim of which was to "seek improvements to the construction and operation of railways". The success of this event led to the founding of the International Railway Congress Association (IRCA) and the creation of a Permanent Committee in charge of preparing the program of future congresses. This article gives information on the objectives, activities, membership, and governing bodies of the IRCA.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Published in conjunction with the International Railway Congress Association (IRCA).
• Corporate Authors:

  Kensington Publications Ltd

  111 Southwark Street
  London SE1 0JF,   England 
• Authors:
  • MARTENS, A
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 10-13
• Serial:
  • WORLD RAILWAY EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 1995/96
  • Publisher: Kensington Publications Ltd

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Associations; Conferences; Development; Improvements; International; Railroads; Strategic planning
• Uncontrolled Terms: Activity
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00728553
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 7 1996 12:00AM