Congratulations to all of our shorlisted nominees!
Nominees shortlist
Nominees shortlist
Project of the Year (Mainline/Light Rail/Metro)
This category recognises outstanding projects that are ongoing or have been successfully delivered and provided demonstrable benefits before 1 March 2026.
Infrabel
Masterplan ETCS
Siemens Mobility Switzerland
World’s Largest Simis W
AtkinsRealis
North Downs Line (NDL) Level Crossing Upgrade Programme
Transport for London
Bakerloo Line Upgrade Project (BCUP)
Rail Network Alliance
Metro Tunnel Project
Innovation of the Year (Equipment, Software or System)
This category recognises innovations in products, software, or systems relating to train control and/or management, communications, or worker/public safety. Eligible innovations may already have been deployed on projects or must be demonstrably capable of doing so in a way that improves overall project outcomes.
MTR
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
AI-Powered Train Operations Monitoring Signaling system
Daido Signal Co., Ltd.
Level Crossing Obstacle Detection System Development Project
Traffic Control
Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing Jiaotong
University; Beijing
Infrastructure
Investment Co., Ltd.
Virtual Coupling Technology and Its Application in Urban Rail Transit
Amey
Tessara
Rail Network Alliance
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (EMSD, HKSARG) and MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL)
Unipart
Unipart Mk3 Colour Light Signal
This category recognises outstanding employers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their workforce within Railway Signalling, Telecommunications, Train Control and Traffic Management, including organisations working with heritage systems. The award celebrates employers who create environments where engineers thrive through professional development, innovation support, and inclusive workplace cultures that drive both individual growth and organisational excellence.
Employer Excellence Award
VIDA Rail
Rail Signal Engineer Cadetship Program
AtkinsRealis
Employer Excellence
Irish Rail
Graduate and Apprentice Development
Tilt Consulting
Employer Excellence
Unipart
Employer Excellence