The Institute was set up in the year 1988 at Nasik Road, Maharashtra, for imparting training to Electrical Engineers

 of Indian Railways and other departments involved in train-operation. It is located at Nasik Road, about 188 Kms

 Northeast of Mumbai.The institute is headed by the Director General (DG).  DG/IRIEEN is assisted by a team of

 nine faculty members , who are having practical experience as well as the relevant technical qualifications.

 As laid down by the Railway Board, the Institute imparts the following training programs:

1.Training of IRSEE Probationers.

2.Integrated orientation course for Group-B  Officers in all aspects of the working of  Electrical Department , before  

   their absorption in Group-A services.

3.Senior Professional Development Course for Junior Administrative Grade officers prior to their   being considered 

   for promotion to Selection Grade. 

          In addition to the above, short term special courses and webinars are also being conducted throughout the 

    year on specialized  subjects with the latest technical know-how and as per requests received from zonal 

    railways.

           In the present era of rapid technical advancement ,IRIEEN always strives to keep itself upto date so that the

 trainee officers and staff can be imparted the know-how that they require for making the best use of the 

opportunities offered by the new technologies.