Spotlight
Rail Awards
2026
30 September 2025
Entry Deadline
November 2025
Shortlist Announced
12 March 2026
Awards Ceremony
The Spotlight Rail Awards shine a light on the people, team and companies driving transformation across the UK rail sector. Whether you’re a micro-enterprise or a major operator, these awards offer a level playing field to showcase innovation, impact, and leadership.
In a twist to the standard awards format, we host a webinar for eac category, inviting each shortlisted entry to submit a five-minute video outlining the entry in more detail which can be shared through our community. These have proved highly successful and gained wider recognition throughout the sector.
Submit your entry and be recognised for the difference you make.
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.
Entry Deadline: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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Event
Schedule
18:30 – 19:15
Pre awards drinks reception
19:15 – 19:30
Host welcome – Brian Meechan
19:30 – 20:00
Rosie Steevenson & Helen Seymour
20:00 – 21:30
Dinner served
21:30 – 22:30
Award Ceremony
22:30 – 02:00
After Party, With Special Guests
