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Representatives from across the rail industry celebrated last night (Thursday 27 November) at the RailStaff Awards 2025.<\/p>\n

Held at Birmingham\u2019s NEC, the event shines a spotlight on the people whose dedication keeps the railway running. Rail managers, customer service assistants, apprentices, training managers and many more were there, reflecting the industry\u2019s wide range of skills and roles.<\/p>\n

Bursting with excitement, pride, and celebration, the RailStaff Awards is more than a glittering ceremony. It\u2019s a heartfelt tribute to the people who keep Britain\u2019s railways running \u2013 the everyday heroes whose dedication, compassion, and professionalism make the industry what it is.<\/p>\n

Always a spectacular event, this year was no different with attendees transported to a welcoming winter wonderland. On arrival, guests stepped into a snow-dusted Alpine village high in the mountains, where an end-of-season apr\u00e8s ski party was in full swing. The ceremony was attended by an unprecedented 1,062 guests and attracted a record 855 nominations and 6,050 votes cast.<\/p>\n

Broadcaster, journalist, and former politician Michael Portillo led the celebrations, putting guests at ease with warmth, wit, and unmistakable flair. Michael rose to prominence as a cabinet minister in the 1980s and 1990s, before embarking on a hugely successful broadcasting career. His deep-rooted passion for trains has taken him across the globe as the presenter of hit series including Great British Railway Journeys, Great Continental Railway Journeys, and Great American Railroad Journeys. He was a superb choice of host for the night\u2019s proceedings.<\/p>\n

After a fabulous dining experience and with each award winner named, the celebrations truly began, with fairground rides whirring into life and the dance floor welcoming anyone with the energy to dance the night way. Following a much-needed midnight breakfast, the evening drew to a close and guests made their way into the night to continue their celebrations. Once again, the event proved a huge success.<\/p>\n

Adam O\u2019Connor, managing director of Rail Media, said: \u201cThe RailStaff Awards is a one-of-a-kind occasion, shining a light on the people in our industry who continually go above and beyond. It is inspiring and humbling to organise this event, and it\u2019s a privilege to see the positive impact it has on our remarkable workforce. Every winner and highly commended individual deserves real recognition, as do all the finalists and nominees.<\/p>\n

My sincere thanks go to our sponsors and supporters, whose backing makes this special evening possible. I\u2019d like to thank our panel of judges and the entire Rail Media team for their outstanding work in bringing this memorable event together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The RailStaff Awards depends on the support of many dedicated people and groups. We\u2019re grateful to everyone who acknowledged their colleagues\u2019 achievements and submitted nominations. Our thanks also go to the judges, to all who voted, and to everyone who joined us at the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Special thanks go to our category sponsors: Alstom, BTTC, Carlisle Support Services, Freightliner Group, GeoAccess, GTR, HALOS, Body Cameras, Henderson & Taylor, Hitachi, LNER, Readypower, ResponSec Ltd, Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, Telent, and Train\u2019d Up.<\/p>\n

And our gold sponsors: Amulet and Vertiv.<\/p>\n

The winners of the 2025 RailStaff Awards are:<\/p>\n

Apprentice of the Year Award<\/strong><\/p>\n