Recognising the best in the UK rail sector, the 23rd Rail Business Awards will be presented online, with a series of presentations premiering live at 12.00 on each of four days.
- Monday February 22 - People awards
- Tuesday February 23 - Products & Engineering awards
- Wednesday February 24 - Operations awards
- Thursday February 25 - Rail Business of the Year
Watch today’s awards presentation now
People awards - winners to be revealed at 12.00 GMT on Monday February 22
Richard Hope Award
To recognize an outstanding personal contribution from anyone employed in the UK rail sector, whether over many years or on a noteworthy occasion.
- Gemma Platt - GB Railfreight
- Joe Healy - Thameslink
- Laura Lee - Southern Railway
- Mick Goodman - GB Railfreight
- Najla Almutairi - Southern Railway
- Susan Fishwick - South Western Railway
Young Professional of the Year
For the most outstanding young professional working within the UK rail industry.
- Bex Hartley - Great Western Railway
- David Westcough - Atkins
- Jason Kairouz - Balfour Beatty
- Matthew Taylor - Balfour Beatty
- Megan Rayner - Balfour Beatty
Diversity in Rail Award
Recognizing efforts to improve gender balance, diversity and inclusion within the UK rail industry.
- Atkins - Atkins Neurodiversity Network
- HS1 - Embracing diversity and inclusion
- Southern Railway - Angie Doll, Managing Director of Southern and Gatwick Express
Education & Training Excellence
For any company or organisation providing education or training services for the UK rail industry or putting training and development at the heart of their business.
- Big Button - RSSB RED
- Motion - Motion Reality
- PM Training and Assessing - Technical Training Bus
- Siemens Mobility - Delivering an innovative and engaging training and education programme
Industry Leader
For the most outstanding industry leader within the UK rail sector.
This award is by nomination from the judging panel.
Products & Engineering awards - winners to be revealed at 12.00 GMT on Tuesday February 23
Supplier & Contractor Excellence
For any company demonstrating excellence within the UK rail supply chain, providing products or services to any part of the UK rail sector.
- 3Squared - Rail Operator Collaboration
- Angel Trains and DB ESG - Cross Industry partnership applies 3D printing to UK rail
- Taylor Technology Systems - Depot, Electronic Security System Safety and Security Projects
Technical Innovation of the Year
For the development of innovative technology, products, systems or services within the UK rail sector, including the development and application of digital technologies.
- London North Eastern Railway with Revenue Analytics - ROSE (Revenue Optimisation Solution Engine)
- Network Rail Southern Region - IRIS investigations and assurance system
- One Big Circle - AIVR - Automated Intelligent Video Review
- South Western Railway, Porterbrook and Eminox - Cleaning up diesel trains
- Tram Operations Limited (TOL) - Physical Prevention of Over Speeding (PPOS)
- VolkerFitzpatrick - Feltham Depot
Rolling Stock Excellence
For the most successful innovation in passenger or freight rolling stock for the UK rail sector, whether new build, modernisation or re-engineering.
- GWR - Repurposing HSTs into Castles
- Rail Operations (UK) - Universal Brake Translation Equipment
Infrastructure Project Excellence
For the most successful infrastructure enhancement or station development project.
- Atkins and Network Rail - Norwich, Yarmouth and Lowestoft Re-Signalling Project
- Balfour Beatty - The Greater West Programme
- Siemens Mobility, Network Rail, Govia Thameslink Railway - Automatic Train Operation has arrived in London
- SYSTRA, Network Rail and Colt Construction - Leeds City Station Concourse New Roof
Sustainability & Environmental Excellence
For the most successful environmental innovation within the UK rail industry.
- G-volution - Dual fuel technology in Class 180 and Class 73
- South Western Railway, Porterbrook and Eminox - Cleaning up diesel trains
- Worcestershire County Council and SLC Rail - Worcestershire Parkway
Operations awards - winners to be revealed at 12.00 GMT on Wednesday February 23
Customer Service Excellence
For excellence in the provision of services to rail users.
- Direct Rail Services - Covid-19 response
- Govia Thameslink Railway - Automated Refunds Platform
- Scotland’s Railway - Haymarket Junction Engineering Works
- South Western Railway & Network Rail Wessex - Trespass and Welfare Officers
Marketing & Communications Excellence
For the most successful marketing campaign, PR, external or internal communications project.
- GWR - That’s EnterTrainment
- London North Eastern Railway - Transforming Travel – Launching Azuma on the East Coast
- ScotRail - Five rules for safer travel
Accessibility & Integrated Transport Excellence
For excellence in the provision of accessible facilities and services for rail users, both on trains, stations and journey planning, or for improving integration between rail and other modes.
- Greater Anglia - New low floor bi-mode train with retractable step
- South Western Railway - Assisted Boarding points: Transforming Accessible Travel
Rail Freight & Logistics Excellence
For any business or organisation operating within the UK’s rail freight sector including train and terminal operators, logistics companies and supply chain or forwarding agents.
- DB Cargo UK & Maritime Transport - Intermodal Partnership
- DB Cargo UK and Network Rail - Collaboration to operate jumbo freight trains for British Steel
- iPort Rail - Operational success
Train Operator of the Year
For the UK passenger or freight train operator demonstrating overall business excellence and providing outstanding customer service.
- Greater Anglia
- London North Eastern Railway
- Southern Railway
Rail Business of the Year - to be revealed at 12.00 GMT on Thursday February 23
The Rail Business of the Year is awarded by nomination from the judging panel.
Huge congratulations for those of you who made the shortlist, please check back on 22 February at midday for day one winners announcements.
For more information please e-mail info@railbusinessawards.co
