Whether it’s for groundbreaking inventions, transformative processes, or revolutionary solutions, winners of the Innovation & Technology Person or Team Award are celebrated for pushing the envelope and driving positive change using cutting-edge technologies.
Hitachi Rail’s Raymond Sturton received this year’s award for his work on Hitachi’s ETCS retrofit programme, which demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and a steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Installing the latest generation of digital signalling technology to steam locomotives and 50-year-old diesels presented a unique set of challenges which Raymond overcame by thinking well outside of the box.
His work set a remarkable precedent in integrating cutting-edge technology with historic vehicles and ensuring these older vehicles can continue to operate in the digital world.
Unfortunately, Raymond was unable to attend the awards ceremony, but his ward was collected on his behalf by Trish Shanahan, business development director at Hitachi Rail.
“I’m so proud of Ray,” she said. “He’s an innovator in his field and has pioneered the delivery of ETCS onboard units. He’s an absolute legend and I wish he was here tonight to collect this award in person. He certainly deserves it.”
This year’s Innovation & Technology Person or Team Award was sponsored Morson Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of outcome-based learning, education and training.
Presenting the award, Group Training Director Matthew Leavis commented: “Events like the RailStaff Awards are a real opportunity to showcase the premier talent of the rail industry – an industry is in real need of investment and pioneering innovation. As a training business ourselves, we were really eager to sponsor this Award. All of tonight’s finalists demonstrated a reall commitment to pushing the boundaries and doing things in a different manner.
“There were some very high-calibre candidates this year, but I’m delighted to see Ray take home the award tonight.”
Highly Commended
FELIX Project Team, Network Rail and Loccioni
Eddie Bell and Mike Sharp, Siemens Mobility
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