The rail industry is constantly evolving, with key priorities changing to align with the objectives the sector has.  Over the past few years the industry has gone through vast change and with this in mind, we are also excited to bring a significant change to our annual rail Cymru dinner.

We’re delighted to announce that the Rail Cymru dinner will now become a daytime event, continuing to offer an opportunity for the stakeholders and supply chain to outline key plans and priorities.  In addition, we are launching our SPOTLIGHT Rail Awards Cymru, which provides a platform to showcase excellence across the rail sector in Wales.  We have ten categories in total, all of which are free to enter and are designed for all companies working across the rail industry to enter.

Categories to enter

• Person of the Year

This award goes to the person who has shown huge dedication to their role and have gone above and beyond their expectations.  This award is open to employees at all levels working in Wales.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Person/Team Award

This award is dedicated to individuals and teams who have highlighted the importance of DEI within the rail industry.

• Investing in People Award

It’s the people that make the rail sector what it is.  This award is intended to reward a person/team/company that is passionate about development and has unlocked potential

• Outstanding Contribution to the Railway

This award is to recognise the outstanding contribution given by an individual to improving the railway in Cymru.   It’s intended to recognise a person’s contribution and loyalty to the sector.

• Best Use of Technology

The rail sector will only evolve if we incorporate innovative thinking, with this award highlighting excellence in how technology has benefitted Wales.  This can be technology that has improved the infrastructure or passenger experience.

• Commitment to Safety

Network Rail’s key principle is ‘Everyone Home Safe Everyday’, with this award designed to recognise excellence in safety initiatives

• Acting as One Team

The industry needs to collaborate with partners to deliver best outcomes, this award is to highlight where multiple stakeholders and suppliers have come together to deliver successful outcomes

• Outstanding Project (£1m and over)

There are many projects, large and small, which have shaped the Wales rail industry to become what it is today.  This project can be in progress, or complete, demonstrating why it has positively impacted businesses, communities and the wider public.

• Product of the Year

This award is to recognise a product which has transformed the industry

• Service of the Year

This award is to recognise a service which has had a positive impact to Wales over the past twelve months

To find out more about the event and how you can be involved please email enquiry@peloton-events.co.uk, or call 0161 519 8950