Rewarding Excellence, Innovation & Leadership Across Scotland’s Rail Industry
Rail Scotland Awards
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Experience the energy, recognition, and celebration that make the Spotlight Rail Awards a standout event in the industry.
Why Enter the Awards?
The Scotland Spotlight Awards recognise the organisations, teams, and individuals contributing to progress and innovation across Scotland’s rail industry. Open to organisations of all sizes, they offer a valuable opportunity to present your work, highlight achievements, and raise your profile within the sector.
Gain industry recognition
Showcase your innovation
Boost brand credibility
Connect with key stakeholders
Meet the Speakers
Ross Moran
Network Rail Scotland,
Route Director
Route Director
Ross will join industry leaders on the night to share insight into Scotland’s rail strategy and upcoming infrastructure priorities.
Damian Briody
Transport Scotland,
Head of Rail Projects and Technical Services
Head of Rail Projects and Technical Services
Damian has worked in the supply chain in both delivery and consultancy roles, moving to Network Rail before joining Transport Scotland.
Carolyn Walker
Network Rail Scotland,
Project Manager
Project Manager
Carolyn joined Network Rail in 2013, in the Signalling Design Group. Over the next seven years, she built extensive technical expertise as a Signalling Designer.
Laura Mayne
Network Rail Scotland,
Customer Service manager
Customer Service manager
Laura is a Customer Service Manager at Network Rail Scotland with experience across Capital Delivery, Asset Management, Transformation and Route businesses.
Campbell Braid
Siemens Mobility Limited,
Operations Director Scotland and Ireland
Operations Director Scotland and Ireland
Campbell is committed to driving improvement in safety across the railway and continues to strive for efficient project delivery.
Stephen Nutley
QTS Group,
Operations Director
Operations Director
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Interested in Other Awards?
Spotlight Rail Awards also take place across national and regional programmes, celebrating excellence at every level of the rail industry.
2025 Winners & Highlights
A reflection on the key moments from the 2025 Scotland Spotlight Awards, recognising the organisations, teams, and individuals who made a significant contribution to Scotland’s rail sector. Highlighting the ideas, progress, and partnerships that helped drive meaningful change across the network.
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.
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Event Schedule
18.00 – 19.00
Pre-event drinks reception
19.00 – 19.10
Chair welcome – Brian Meechan
19.10 – 19.20
Carolyn Walker & Laura Mayne – Network Rail
19.20 – 19.35
Ross Moran – Route Director – Network Rail
19.35 – 20.00
Panel discussion featuring:
- Damian Briody – Head of Rail Projects & Technical Services – Transport Scotland
- Campbell Braid – Operations Director Scotland and Ireland – Siemens Mobility Limited
- Stephen Nutley – Operations Director – QTS Group
20.00 – 21.30
Dinner served
21.30 – 22.10
Award ceremony
22.10 – 00.00
Networking and drinks