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Cross Industry Partnership Award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
The railway is a system and is therefore at its best when companies collaborate to improve the way it operates. Our category sponsor Resonate introduces three entries which demonstrate good examples of cross-industry working
Operations and Performance award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
Sponsored by Porterbrook, this category recognises innovations helping to improve the day-to-day running of the railway for both passenger and freight.
Small Scale Project Award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
This category recognises innovations which do not necessarily grab the headlines but are still very worthy of recognition. The three shortlisted entries are introduced by category sponsor Houghton International
Environment award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
Environmental issues are high on the political agenda and the Covid crisis is only heightening our awareness of these challenges. Hear from our category sponsor BR Fares, which introduces our three shortlisted entries in this category...
Passenger Experience award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
This category comprises entries focused on making journeys better for passengers, whether that’s through better information, an improved on-board experience or better customer service. The shortlisted entries are introduced by category sponsor the Institution of Railway Operators
Special award for Covid-19 response - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
A significant number of entries to this year’s awards were innovations responding to the Covid-19 crisis, so the judges decided to create a special category recognising some of these. This category is sponsored by Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe, and the shortlist comprises
Engineering and Safety Award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
Running a safe and reliable railway is the number one objective for all operators, passenger and freight. In this category we see three very different innovations contributing to improvements in engineering and safety, introduced by category sponsor the Railway Industry Association
Large project award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020
The large project prize is awarded to an entry which makes a significant impact on the rail industry. The category is introduced by sponsor Thales, before chair of the judging panel Haydn Abbott explains how the judges selected the winner.
Modern Railways November 2020 issue: video podcast
Our 'Pan Up' correspondent Ian Walmsley returns to host our latest video podcast talking about the contents of the November 2020 issue of the magazine. The video includes contributions from Editor Philip Sherratt and Industry and Technology Editor Roger Ford.
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Golden Spanner Awards
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The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
Sponsored by Houghton International, Porterbrook and Resonate
Public Transport Scotland
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Our Scottish conference returns for 2025 with one-day events focusing on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
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This year we visit a new city for our Midlands conference, Oxford in the South of the region
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by 1Timetable, Porterbrook and Resonate
Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
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Railway Innovation Awards
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate