Whilst the Class 4000 fleet in Northern Ireland is relatively small, the judges felt this stand-out entry demonstrated an exceptional achievement by Translink, achieving a six-fold increase in technical reliability in six years following the fleet introduction.

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ScotRail & Network Rail

The judges described the deployment of station paramedics as ‘exceptional and game-changing’, with life-changing results and a sound financial business case in reducing delays that should be evaluated for wider deployment across the industry.

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Network Rail - Three Bridges to Brighton communication campaign

The judges described Network Rail’s winter aerial survey as ‘great high impact work that has the power to mitigate incidents significantly and empower engineers to make better decisions’.

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London North Eastern Railway - LNER assistant

Cyient presented an excellent balance of big picture thinking, demonstrating a real desire to improve and the resulting initiatives that show the feedback was taken on board.

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Great Western Railway - Sharing the benefits

Initially established to train 43 new drivers, the Peterborough training school has also helped to develop future industry leaders attracting both internal and external candidates.

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Govia Thameslink Railway - One step ahead

David Horne is a highly respected railway manager, who leads from the front, first at East Midlands and now at LNER, inspiring his staff and others, while setting a positive example for all to follow. The judges felt that his leadership of the East Coast franchise through a difficult transition and the introduction of new trains has been exemplary. He puts a public face to the railway and his proactive approach to his social media presence is a breath of fresh air.

The judges felt it was a brave decision to have such a long blockade at times outside the industry norms, but the volume of work achieved and the benefits have paid off. The bus replacement and particularly the arrangements at Three Bridges was well planned and executed.

The judges felt this low-cost on-board positioning system was an impressive innovation which deserves encouragement, as it offers significant long term potential for delivering safety and performance benefits.

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SPL Powerlines UK

Throughout his 60-year career, Chris Hopcroft has devoted himself to promoting safety and educating young people. The judges felt that he had gone the extra mile and consistently delivered, making made a significant contribution to railway safety.

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Chris Davis, Network Rail

Trespass continues to be a major problem for the rail sector. The judges felt that this well-conceived if sobering campaign aimed at young people and their parents really worked because of its hard hitting approach.

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Greater Anglia - Transforming the railway in East Anglia

The judges described Victa’s approach to the Cemex Dove Holes contract as innovative, thorough and successful, bringing operational flexibility and cross-industry efficiencies.

The Derby remodelling was a well-designed and expertly delivered project that received plaudits from around the industry. The judges said this was clearly a challenging and complex scheme that required outstanding collaboration to deliver successfully.

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ScotRail in the community team

In a year characterised by numerous new train introductions, the judges felt the rollout of the Azuma fleet had been first class. The team approached this hugely complex challenge in a highly-planned way, adopting an incremental approach which generated positive feedback from stakeholders.

The judges said Amey should be congratulated for pulling together a workforce operating on six different projects, developing a truly integrated safety system that created a culture of learning rather than blame.

The judges liked the way in which the principal contractor worked with a multitude of stakeholders on this complex project, making the best use of modern materials to maintain high standards of conservation.

The judges were impressed by the way in which Kier recognised that the Southern Power Supply Upgrade scheme could have a significant impact on the environment as well as people living in the area, and mobilised voluntary resources to make a positive impact.

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VolkerRail - Strategic sustainability goal

Greater Anglia had an excellent year in 2018-19, continuing to innovate while preparing for the arrival of its new trains. The judges commended it for launching the Norwich in 90 service with existing stock whilst also improving regional and commuter services.

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Chiltern Railways

The judges were impressed by the breadth of Jon's performance-focused projects, which have made a real difference to customer experience, as well as gaining recognition across the industry with some 'best in class' ideas.

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Paul Case, CPC Project Services