Honouring the Organisations, Teams & Individuals Driving Progress Across Wales’ Rail Industry


Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
November 2026

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Rail Cymru Awards

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30 June 2026

Entry Deadline
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August 2026

Shortlist Announced
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12 November 2027

Awards Ceremony
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What are the Rail Cymru
Spotlight Awards?

The Cymru Spotlight Awards celebrate excellence across Wales’ rail industry, recognising the organisations, teams, and individuals who are driving progress and delivering meaningful improvements across the network.

This is an opportunity to recognise success at every level of the industry, from frontline teams to strategic leadership, and to celebrate the impact being made across communities, passengers, and the wider rail system.

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See What Makes Spotlight Special

Experience the energy, recognition, and celebration that make the Spotlight Rail Awards a standout event in the industry.

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Why Enter the Awards?

The Cymru Spotlight Awards celebrate the organisations, teams, and individuals driving progress across Wales’ rail industry. Open to organisations of all sizes, they provide a platform to showcase achievements, demonstrate impact, and gain sector-wide recognition.

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Gain industry recognition

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Showcase your innovation

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Boost brand credibility

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Connect with key stakeholders

Meet the Speakers

Dan Tipper

Dan Tipper

Chief Infrastructure Officer,
Transport for Wales

Dan leads Transport for Wales’ Infrastructure Directorate, overseeing the delivery, integration and enhancement of major transport and rail projects across Wales, including the transformation of the Core Valley Lines as part of the South Wales Metro programme.

How to Enter

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Choose your
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Complete the
submission form

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Our judges review
& shortlist

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Book your
attendance

Interested in Other Awards

Spotlight Rail Awards also take place across national and regional programmes, celebrating excellence at every level of the rail industry.

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Rail National Awards

Recognising the people, teams, and projects driving innovation and excellence across the UK rail network.

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Rail Scotland Awards

Recognising excellence and innovation in
Scotland’s rail industry, bringing together key stakeholders and leaders.

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Rail North Awards

Showcasing the achievements of people, teams, and projects driving excellence in the
North of England’s rail sector.

Enter the Awards

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2025 Winners & Highlights

A look back at the standout moments from the Cymru 2025 Spotlight Awards, celebrating the organisations, teams, and individuals who delivered exceptional work across Wales’ rail industry. Showcasing the achievements, innovation, and collaboration that made a lasting impact across the network.

View Highlights

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Enter the Awards

Celebrate your achievements in Cymru rail.
Entry is free and takes just minutes.

Enter Now

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Book Your Table

Join industry leaders from across Wales for
an unforgettable evening of recognition.

Secure Your Table

Submit your Entry

Celebrate excellence in UK Rail.
Submit your project, team, or innovation for
recognition at the Spotlight Rail Awards.
Entry is free, and takes just a few minutes.

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Register your Interest

Whether you’re looking to book a table or simply want to know more about the event, we’re here to help.

 

Submit your details below and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.


Event Schedule

12:00 – 13:00
Welcome drink on arrival and networking
13.00 – 13.15
Call to lunch
13.15 – 13.30
Elle Elliott – People Director – Transport for Wales – TBC
13.30 – 13.45
Presentation
13.45 – 15.15
Lunch – A three course lunch and drinks
15.15 – 16.00
Rail Cymru Award Ceremony
16.00 – 17.00
Networking and drinks