Celebrating Innovation
& Excellence in UK Rail
13 November, Holland House Hotel Cardiff
The Spotlight Cymru Awards champion the people, projects, and partnerships shaping the future of rail in Wales. From community-led innovation to strategic infrastructure across the north and south, these awards recognise what makes Welsh rail unique.
The awards span a wide variety of categories, recognising excellence in safety, collaboration, innovation, project delivery and training and development — ensuring that every corner of the Welsh rail sector has the opportunity to be celebrated. Whether you’re driving frontline improvements or shaping long-term strategy, there’s a category that reflects your contribution.
Recognising
Excellence in Rail
The Spotlight Rail Awards play a significant role in recognising the accomplishments of the rail sector, showcasing innovative practices and outstanding contributions that drive the industry forward.
By honouring these successes, the awards not only inspire continued improvements but also emphasise the vital connection between superior asset management, customer satisfaction, and net zero.
Shortlisted Entries
ACTING AS ONE TEAM
- AMCOGIFFEN – CP7 Wales Renewals Structures Framework
- AIW with Network Rail & TfW – CVL Transformation Integration Team
- Hitachi – The Principles of Partnership & Collaboration
- Network Rail – Wales Access for All Programme
- Network Rail – TATA Steel Slab Import Recast – Planning for growth
- Navitas Engineering & Network Rail – Optimised Earthing
- PDS & Involve Rail – Fford Bleddyn Bridge – Finishing Works – Acting as One – Delivering for All
- Transport for Wales – Cardiff Crossrail Public Consultation
- Transport for Wales – Eisteddfod 2024
- Transport for Wales – Trauma Training Team
- Transport for Wales – Real Time Information Group
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Amey – Amey PLC Initiative
- Amey – Smart Electrification
- Furrer+Frey – CODES (COst-reducing Dynamic Electrification gradient System)
- Network Rail – Severn Tunnel 3D Digital Transformation
- Transport for Wales – TfW Enhancing Train Manager Competence and Safety through Virtual Reality Training
- Transport for Wales – Virtual Reality Training for Train Managers
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
- AMCOGIFFEN – Creating the Right Environment Briefing & Board
- Ganymede Solutions – Ganymede’s Core Value: Safety First, Safety Always
- Navitas Engineering & Network Rail – Optimised Earthing
- Tended – Redefining track worker safety with geofencing technology
- Transport for Wales – No Second Chance
- Transport for Wales – Virtual Reality Training for Train Managers
- Transport for Wales – TfW’s Trauma Training Team
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Balfour Beatty – The Core Valley Lines Transformation
- Ganymede Solutions – Ganymede’s Commitment to DEI
- Transport for Wales – Period Dignity Project
- Transport for Wales – Storytelling Trailblazer
OUTSTANDING PROJECT
- Balfour Beatty – The Core Valley Lines Transformation
- Furrer+Frey – CODES (COst-reducing Dynamic Electrification gradient System)
- Network Rail – Abergavenny Access for All Beacon Footbridge
- Transport for Wales – Class 230 re-engineering project
PERSON OF THE YEAR
- Ganymede Solutions – Jason Crew
- Siemens Mobility Limited – George Armstrong
- Tended – Ash Bayley
- Transport for Wales – Lowri Joyce, Welsh Language Strategy Lead
PRODUCT & SERVICE OF THE YEAR
- Amey – Amey PLC Initiative
- Hitachi Rail – Swansea Maliphant Hitachi Train Maintenance Centre
- Network Rail – The Hedgehog Sleeper
- P&B Weir Electrical Ltd (PENTA UKI) – CTS Cable and wire tension measuring system
- Transport for Wales – TfW’s PAYG Rail Ticketing Initiative
- Transport for Wales – LB Foster Digital Totem with Help Point & British Sign Language
TRAINING EXCELLENCE
- PM Training and Assessing Ltd – Creating a Skilled Workforce
- Transport for Wales – Virtual Reality Training for Train Drivers
- Transport for Wales – TfW’s Trauma Training Team
Book Your Place
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
