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Celebrating bright new talent

Apprenticeships provide a valuable route into the rail industry, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to develop the skills and experience needed for...

Inspirational innovation

Innovation is one of the driving forces behind a safer, smarter, and more efficient railway, and this year’s Innovation & Technology Team or Person...

Depot excellence recognised

Great Western Railway’s Jack Farley celebrated at Birmingham's NEC on Thursday 27 November when he was named winner of the 2025 RailStaff Awards’ Rail...

Honouring HR heroes

Deborah Birch, head of HR at Hull Trains, picked up the coveted HR and Recruitment Person Award at this year’s RailStaff Awards. The Award recognises...

Empowering change through EDI

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a core value for many organisations. Despite the current pushback in some quarters, EDI is a key principle...

Shining a spotlight on safety

The RailStaff Awards’ Safety Team or Person Award shines a light on those who go the extra mile to boost safety in their organisation,...

Health and wellbeing heroes

Whether it’s on trains, at stations and depots, or anywhere else in between, Great Britain’s rail employees keep the wheels turning. Therefore, their physical...

Engineering excellence applauded

One of the most prestigious accolades at the RailStaff Awards, the Rail Engineer of the Year Award celebrates the exceptional expertise and vision of...

Recognising rail managers

Rail managers shoulder a distinct set of pressures. While every role contributes to keeping the network moving, it’s managers who bear the responsibility for...

Commendable courage

Every RailStaff Awards finalist is a hero in their own right, but the recipients of the Lifesaver Award stand apart - they’re the ones...

Rewarding charity champions

Each year, the RailStaff Awards honour the teams and individuals who go out of their way to make life a little brighter for those...

A perfect project team

The RailStaff Awards team is truly grateful to its sponsors who make it possible to stage such a spectacular event, year after year. Particular...

Complex project professionals

Westbury South Renewal Team from the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) celebrated on Thursday 28 November as they were the presented with the RailStaff...

Leading the way in career development

Learning and career development is the cornerstone of long-term organisational success, and plays a vital role in fostering a sense of value among employees....

Stars of sustainability

With environmental issues more urgent than ever, the RailStaff Awards celebrates those who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to driving positive change in the...

Rewarding excellent customer service

Outstanding customer service is the heartbeat of any successful organisation, and in the rail industry it can define a passenger’s entire journey. The Customer...

A spotlight on station stars

Around 2,500 employees are responsible for running Great Britain’s rail stations and each has huge responsibility on their shoulders. Not only do these superstars...

A lifetime’s commitment

The rail industry is lucky enough to include thousands of staff who’ve served faithfully throughout their entire working lives. Many of those now reaching...