RailStaff Awards

The Rail Person of the Year award celebrates the success of the rail industry’s most extraordinary individuals. Nominations are all about people who have overcome adversity in their jobs, in their lives, and in helping other people. Matchtech & Resourcing...

Diversity is always in the spotlight, and rightly so. The rail industry, like all others, is still getting to grips with including and representing the wide gamut of cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities in today’s society. This pioneering...

Poor physical or mental health can impact lives just as severely as workplace injury, and for this reason the RailStaff Awards celebrates staff who promote health and wellbeing in the workplace. The Health & Wellbeing Award recognises those who have...

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises those who’ve dedicated their lives to the railway, delivering excellence for the benefit of customers and colleagues alike. It reflects the passion and commitment of those who’ve given countless hours manning trains, selling tickets, operating...

The RailStaff Awards returned in 2022 after a two-month hiatus caused by Covid-19. On its return, a new category was introduced to honour those workers who gave their all to improve the lot of their colleagues and communities during...

Safety on the railway should be a number one priority for all – rail workers and the public alike. The RailStaff Awards champions those who strive to improve the safety record of their workplace, those with an enthusiasm to...

Without the UK’s army of expert Rail Engineers, the network wouldn’t exist. It’s as simple as that. Since the very first days of the railway, engineers have provided the insight and expertise to drive the projects and systems on which...

Railway managers face a unique set of challenges as passenger loadings increase, freight volumes grow, and more capital is invested in expanding capacity. Making it all happen is everyone’s responsibility, but the onus of meeting budgets and deadlines falls...

Since 2007 the RailStaff Awards have celebrated the individuals who go above and beyond to keep the country moving. The Rail Civils / Infrastructure Team Award recognises the achievements of those who work both directly and indirectly on Britain’s...

The expert skills of good project managers are required more than ever to drive the major projects dominating today’s busy railway landscape, and the RailStaff Awards took the opportunity to honour these focused, determined, and dedicated leaders. This year, the...