CELEBRATE THE VERY BEST OF UK RAIL

Thursday February 20 2025, Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The Rail Business Awards return to Manchester

The Rail Business Awards recognise and reward excellence in every aspect of the industry, from daily operations, safety and customer service to technical innovation and major projects across the UK. The awards are designed to celebrate the many individuals and companies whose vision, innovation and commitment help to shape this industry. 


In 2024, the Awards moved to Manchester having been hosted for the previous 25 years in London. Following a sold-out evening and a record attendance, the event will return to the Hilton Manchester Deansgate on February 20 2025. With a fresh ministerial team now overseeing Britain’s rail sector, devolution of transport policy to cities and regions is high on the agenda, further underlining the case for hosting the Rail Business Awards in Manchester. The event will act as a catalyst for a year of rail-focused celebrations, with the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway to come later in the calendar.


In such a pivotal year, we look forward to welcoming the rail industry’s trendsetters, innovators, leaders and role-models to Manchester next February.


ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED

Due to an overwhelming response the entry deadline into the Rail Business Awards have been extended until Friday1st November at 23:55.

2024 WINNERS


WHY ENTER THE RAIL BUSINESS AWARDS?

CELEBRATE WITH YOUR TEAM

Being an award-winner is a powerful motivator to
inspire you and your colleagues to keep up the great work!

ENHANCE YOUR REPUTATION

Finalists of the Rail Business Awards will

be profiled in Rail Business UK and online, which is a

great way to increase your exposure to potential clients.

INDEPENDENT JUDGING PANEL

The awards are judged by an independent

panel of industry experts using a rigorous

and robust judging process.

ASPIRE TO BETTER PRACTICE

Winner or not - seeing what others do

across the industry is an invaluable source

of tried & tested award-worthy ideas!

STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE RBA'S

Charity Partner


Railway Benefit Fund, also known as RBF is a non-membership charity, that provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK.

We’ve been here for railway people since 1858 and today, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’re able to offer help to those who need us.

From financial grants and confidential advice to online tools and a legal helpline, we provide a range of services designed to support you through life’s unexpected events.

Our support extends not just to those working in passenger rail, but also to the wider rail supply chain as well as freight and ancillary.