Spotlight
Rail Awards
2026

Celebrating Innovation
& Excellence in UK Rail

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Recognising
Excellence in Rail

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 each 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.

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30 September 2025

Entry Deadline

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November 2025

Shortlist Announced

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January 2026

Shortlist Webinars

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12 March 2026

Awards Ceremony,
London Hilton on Park Lane

2026

Entries are Open

Sponsor
the Awards

Spotlight Rail have been focusing on successful projects and initiatives throughout the UK since 2020 and offers you an unrivaled opportunity to align your brand alongside the key stakeholders working hard everyday to deliver a world class rail network.”

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Previous Winners

2024 & 2025 Winners - combined