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Celebrating Innovation
& Excellence in UK Rail

22 October 2026. Manchester Deansgate Hotel

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30 June 2026

Entry Deadline

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August 2026

Shortlist Announced

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22 October 2026

Award ceremony

Our Rail North Dinner & Awards brings together key stakeholders from the North to discuss delivery of some of the most important forthcoming projects and offer the latest insight into their future plans.

The event also incorporates a post-dinner award ceremony, showcasing excellence across the rail sector in the North. The award ceremony is an opportunity to recognise and reward people, teams, and organisations whose commitment to excellence is not only transforming the North’s railway, but also delivering lasting benefits to the communities they serve.

Submit your Entry

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

 

Entry Deadline: 30 JUNE 2026

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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.


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Event

Schedule

18.00 – 19.00
Pre-event drinks reception
19.00 – 19.15
Chair welcome
19.15 – 19.45
Panel discussion
19.45 – 21.15
Dinner served
21.30 – 22.15
Award ceremony, recognising excellence in the North
22.15 – 01.00
Networking and drinks
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