The backing of the rail industry is crucial to the success of the RailStaff Awards and helps to ensure its unsung heroes receive the appreciation and applause they deserve. We were therefore delighted to welcome Hitachi Rail as a Platinum Sponsor in 2025.
As a global leader in rail technology, engineering, and passenger experience solutions, Hitachi Rail has a deep appreciation for the people who operate, maintain, and improve the railway every day. Its sponsorship reflects a belief that behind every great innovation, every new fleet, and every operational milestone, there are skilled professionals whose efforts deserve recognition.
Across the UK, Hitachi Rail plays an instrumental role in shaping the modern railway. From its high-profile train manufacturing and maintenance operations to its advancements in digital mobility, electrification, and smart infrastructure, the company has had a profound impact on the industry’s performance, resilience, and sustainability. It supports fleets that carry millions of passengers each year and contributes to the ongoing transformation of Britain’s railways, ensuring they remain fit for the future.
With the company’s influence not limited to technology alone, Hitachi Rail is equally committed to championing the people at the heart of rail by investing in apprentices, engineers, technicians, and operational teams who bring innovation and service excellence to life. This focus on people mirrors the ethos of the RailStaff Awards.
Long-standing commitment
By stepping up as a Platinum Sponsor, the company underscores the importance of recognising the talent, dedication, and resilience that underpin the railway’s success. Its support helps ensure that those who work tirelessly are given a platform to be celebrated. It also sends a clear message: advanced technology, world-class fleets, and new rail systems are only as strong as the people who build, operate, and maintain them.
Hitachi Rail’s involvement also reflects its long-standing commitment to sector-wide collaboration. Whether partnering with operators to boost reliability, working with suppliers to drive innovation, or engaging with local communities near its depots and manufacturing sites, the company continues to play an active role in supporting the wider rail ecosystem.
Its values of safety, service, and continuous improvement align closely with the spirit of the RailStaff Awards, making its sponsorship a natural fit. By recognising excellence and encouraging ambition, Hitachi Rail helps champion a culture where people feel valued, motivated, and proud of their contribution to the railway.
All at the RailStaff Awards extend our sincere thanks to Hitachi Rail for its partnership and support. Its contribution, along with that of all our sponsors, is instrumental in making the event a success and in helping us shine a light on the exceptional individuals of this critical industry.
