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SPOTLIGHT Cymru 2025

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.

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Recognising Excellence in Rail

The SPOTLIGHT Cymru 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 showcase all the good things which are happening throughout the rail sector in Wales

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1 July 2025

Entry Deadline

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August 2025

Shortlist Announced

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13 November

Award ceremony

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

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

  • Training Excellence

It’s the people that make the rail sector what it is.  This award is intended to reward a person or company who has shown exemplary training that has positively impacted the Welsh rail 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)

This category is to celebrate a project over £1m 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.

  • Outstanding Project (£1m and under)

This category is to celebrate a project under £1m 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

Event Schedule

12.00 – 13.00 – Welcome drink on arrival and networking

13.00 – 13.15 – Call to lunch

13.15 – 13.30 – Keynote Presentation

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

 

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