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People at the heart of the railway

There are moments when the railway family comes together not to celebrate success or innovation, but to support one another through tragedy. The collision...

RailStaff Awards: celebrating excellence across the industry

Thousands work across Britain's railway each and every day to keep passengers and freight moving safely and reliably. From drivers to engineers, station staff...

Transport Benevolent Fund CIO celebrates spectacular station staff

Whether dispatching trains, assisting customers, or responding to emergencies, the nation’s station staff play a vital role in ensuring a positive travel experience. The...

Readypower champions rail’s rising stars

Readypower Group is a long-time supporter of the RailStaff Awards and this year has stepped up to sponsor a brand-new award. The Emerging Talent Team...

RailStaff Awards 2026: Where people take centre stage

The rail industry is no stranger to awards ceremonies, but few capture the mood quite like the RailStaff Awards. As the 2026 event approaches,...

Train’d up supports superb customer service

At the heart of every successful business lies a culture of excellent customer service. This is particularly true in rail, where a passenger’s experience...

15 years on the front line of security

ResponSec, one of the UK’s leading providers of bespoke security solutions, is marking its 15th anniversary this year, a milestone that reflects not just...

Full steam ahead for the RailStaff Awards

Two months into a new year, it feels as if we’ve only just wrapped up 2025’s spectacular RailStaff Awards, but preparations for the next...

BTTC celebrates small projects with big results

In 2025, a new RailStaff Award shone a spotlight on the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strong leadership across the rail industry. Recognising excellence...

Amulet Security: a golden partner

Widely recognised as one of the most important events in the rail calendar, the RailStaff Awards is dedicated to acknowledging the dedication, professionalism, and...

RailStaff Awards 2025: honouring Rail’s everyday heroes

Representatives from across the rail industry celebrated on Thursday 27 November at the RailStaff Awards 2025. Held at Birmingham’s NEC, the event shines a spotlight...

Applauding graduate game-changers

Graduates leave university loaded with enthusiasm, novel ideas, and the latest technical insight — all of which are vital for moving the rail sector...

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,...