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

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