From frontline staff to behind-the-scenes specialists, the RailStaff Awards recognise all those whose professionalism and expertise make a real difference every day. Though there are similar events dotted throughout the calendar, none focuses squarely on the people who matter most, and few can match the sheer scale and spectacle of the occasion.
Organising such a memorable night is no easy feat, and preparations for the celebrations begin many months in advance. Naturally, staging a celebration of this scale comes with considerable cost and is only possible thanks to the organisations that choose to support it.
Sponsorship comes from companies of every size across the rail industry and helps fund everything from the evening’s entertainment to the venue’s spectacular décor. More than that, sponsoring the awards means making a commitment to recognising outstanding achievement, inspiring future talent, and strengthening the sense of community across the rail industry.
Companies can become involved in a variety of ways. Some support individual award categories that reflect their expertise or values, while others back the event as a whole. Whatever the approach, each sponsor plays an important role in ensuring the industry’s achievements receive the recognition they deserve.
Supporting resilience
Vertiv Infrastructure Ltd recently announced that it will support the RailStaff Awards 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, demonstrating its commitment to the railway family.
A global specialist in critical digital infrastructure, Vertiv supplies the power, cooling, and infrastructure solutions that underpin essential railway systems, including signalling, communications, and station operations. Its UPS and DC power technologies help protect safety-critical equipment, while monitoring and lifecycle services enable operators to improve reliability and manage assets more effectively.
Vertiv also operates a dedicated battery refurbishment facility in Sheffield, specialising primarily in rolling stock nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) batteries. Through advanced testing and performance analysis, the company helps operators assess battery condition, extend service life, and reduce operational risk. The refurbishment process also supports more sustainable asset management by recovering energy generated during testing for reuse elsewhere in the system.
With extensive experience delivering mission-critical infrastructure for the rail and transport sectors, Vertiv has built trusted relationships with major operators around the world. Its engineers, project managers, and service specialists continue to support reliable railway operations through resilient, high-performance infrastructure.
The RailStaff Awards exist to honour the people who keep the industry moving, and the support of companies such as Vertiv helps make that possible.
Every sponsor plays a vital role in ensuring the RailStaff Awards can continue recognising the people whose professionalism keeps Britain’s railway moving. Vertiv’s support demonstrates its commitment not only to the industry’s infrastructure, but also to the people who operate, maintain, and improve it every day.
We thank Vertiv Infrastructure Ltd for helping us celebrate the individuals and teams who make Britain’s railway what it is.
