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ALSTOM

www.alstom.com/

Sponsor of the CHARITY AWARD
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A global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age
From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design,innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.

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ALSTOM

www.alstom.com/

Sponsor of the CHARITY AWARD
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A global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age
From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design,innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.

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AMULET SECURITY

www.amulet.co.uk/

GOLD SPONSOR

We are a specialist intelligence-led security partner, providing a complete suite of security services for organisations looking for solutions more tailored to their needs.

We combine industry-leading technology with our highly trained personnel to provide security that helps organisations operate smoothly with minimum disruption

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CARLISLE SUPPORT SERVICES

www.carlislesupportservices.com/

Sponsor of the LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT & INVESTING IN PEOPLE AWARD
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Carlisle Support Services is a leading supplier of outsourced workforce solutions to chosen niche markets. Carlisle offers Security, Cleaning, Events, Retail Merchandising, and Vegetation services across the UK.

We partner with our clients in long-term relationships to deliver sustainable service innovations and operating efficiencies. Continuous improvement in service quality standards is built into all Carlisle business solutions.

This reinforces and supports our partnership as we grow by strengthening our clients’ businesses. Our aim is to create business efficiencies wherever we work for you, which translates into an improvement in shareholder and stakeholder value which is quantifiable.

Our Mission:

Carlisle Support Services provides customer-driven people-based services and strives to deliver measurable value to all involved. We do this by empowering passionate people to deliver exceptional outcomes

Our Vision:

To be preferred experts and the most trusted provider of people-based services for the customers we serve, and markets we choose to work in

Our Values:

Sector based experts
Promise based culture
Customers at the heart
Care passionately for all

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FREIGHTLINER GROUP LTD

www.freightliner.co.uk/

Sponsor of the EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market.

Freightliner is a subsidiary of Freightliner Group Ltd, which has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

For more information, please visit Freightliner at https://www.freightliner.co.uk

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GEOACCESS

geoaccess.co.uk/

Sponsor of the RAIL ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
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GeoAccess are a bespoke Asset Management company specialising in Inspections and Surveys. Established in 2014 to address the need for inspections on difficult access sites in the rail sector, we work nationwide covering a broad range of industries.

Utilising our highly experienced Geotechnical and Structural Engineers coupled with UAVs, ROVs, Rope Access and Confined Space Techniques, we look at every job holistically. By using tried and tested methods as well as implementing highly innovative cutting-edge techniques, we deliver the most efficient cost-effective solution to our client’s needs.

At GeoAccess we take pride in our ability to tackle every job no matter how big or small, with the same professional flexible approach, believing that anything is possible. It is our mission at GeoAccess to be a class leader in the services that we offer.

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GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY

gtrailway.com

Sponsor of the HR, RECRUITMENT TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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Govia Thameslink Railway is a train operating company, made up of a family of trusted regional brands - Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern. Since 2015, 24% of all passenger rail journeys in the UK have been on our services. We’re investing heavily in the infrastructure and technology on our lines, so we can deliver more. More trains, more seats, more services, more routes, more station improvements, more platforms with WiFi and more information. Above all, we want to give our customers and our people more say – to help us create a better rail service for everyone.

GTR is part of Govia – a partnership between two world-class transport operators – the Go-Ahead Group and Keolis.

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HALOS BODY CAMS

halosbodycams.com/

Sponsor of the SAFETY TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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HALOS is a complete safety solution, using innovation to stay ahead of threat and reduce risk. Lives and businesses are better safeguarded by more advanced camera tech on the ground, and more intelligent asset management in the cloud.

Our unique subscription model means customers can deploy the optimum number of devices without impacting their cash flow. It makes budgets go further and that means no blind spots or weak points in your security coverage.

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HENDERSON & TAYLOR

henderson-taylor.co.uk/

Sponsor of the PROJECT TEAM OR PERSON (OVER £5 MILLION) AWARD
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Henderson & Taylor is a multi-disciplinary contractor working in the Highways, Civil Engineering, and Rail Infrastructure sectors.

Our core services include highways term service, infrastructure projects, public realm improvements, road surfacing, car parks, footways, structures, traffic management and highways recycling.

In the rail sector we deliver station upgrades and associated improvements.

With more than 60 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on being an industry leader and innovator. Our developed 26-acre recycling and concrete batching facility in Thurrock supports our ability to maximise our recycling and reuse in our industry.

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HITACHI RAIL

www.hitachirail.com/

Sponsor of the SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.
Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems.
In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams.
Drawing on the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail furthers the development of digital innovation and new technologies to help pioneer resilient and sustainable solutions.

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LNER

www.lner.co.uk/

Sponsor of the RAIL AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
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LNER, which is publicly owned by DFTO, is on a mission to transform rail travel. Our modern Azuma fleet of trains continue more than a hundred years of LNER tradition - setting new, higher standards in comfort, reliability and customer experience.

“LNER calls at more than 50 stations along almost a thousand miles on the East Coast route, including major towns and cities between London, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East of England and Scotland.  

“In 2025, LNER joins the wider rail industry in a year full of celebrations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Railway 200 honours the past, present, and promising future of rail transport.

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RAILWAYPEOPLE.COM

www.railwaypeople.com/

Search thousands of Rail jobs. We cover all rail jobs and rail careers. We also provide full recruiter services to employers in the rail industry..

Launched in 2001, RailwayPeople.comprovides the perfect platform to fill in your UK-based vacancies.

We know that attracting the right candidates to your career opportunities is important so we offer a range of products and services to help you achieve this.

Alongside its growing database and long-term relationships, RailwayPeople.com offers a wealth of advertising options helping to ensure you maximise your reach to the wider rail industry.

2016 saw the launch of our new RailwayPeople.com platform which provides a fully responsive site along with improved search capabilities and search engine optimisation.

As all great recruiters are aware, it is attracting the right candidate for your role that is important so we offer a range of helpful facilities to help you do just that.

Contact us to find out more about the options and solutions available.

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READYPOWER GROUP

www.readypower.com

Sponsor of the APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
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The UK’s Specialist Rail and Infrastructure Services Provider

We are a Specialist Rail and Infrastructure Services Provider with a market leading operated asset hire business, complemented by a Specialist Civil Engineering division.

With extensive knowledge and understanding of the UK’s regulated infrastructure and operated asset hire, we provide dynamic solutions underpinned by a renowned tradition of customer service with outstanding reliability.

We operate from several major hubs, supported by a number of satellite facilities throughout England, Scotland and Wales. This gives us the flexibility to fully support our clients’ projects in all parts of the UK.

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RESPONSEC LTD

www.responsec.co.uk/

Sponsor of the HEALTH & WELLBEING TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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We are a professional, friendly and considerate organisation, delivering quality security services in London and the surrounding counties.

We can cover all of your security needs.

Railway Security
Site Security
K9 Dog Handlers
Corporate Security
Event Security
Stadium Security & Stewarding
Retail Security
Door Supervision
Close Protection
Anti-Social Behaviour Patrols

Trained Staff – Friendly Service – Recommended – Best Results

24 HOUR CONTROL ROOM

Contact Us

ResponSec Ltd

Address: Ground Floor Offices 500 Larkshall Road Highams Park London E4 9HH

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0) 20 8887 7108

https://responsec.ltd

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TELENT

telent.com/

Sponsor of the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology.

With a strong focus on the public sector, key customer areas include transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector. Our expertise, accreditations and knowledge make us a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution.

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TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LTD

www.traindup.org/

Sponsor of the CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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Since company formation in 2004 Train’d Up has fast become a nationally recognised centre of excellence for innovative Training & Development solutions.

A leading national provider of Apprenticeships and work-based learning solutions – whether you’re an employer seeking to recruit an Apprentice or a young person seeking an Apprenticeship, Train’d Up are here to support you.

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TRANSPORT BENEVOLENT FUND CIO

tbf.org.uk/

Sponsor of the STATION STAFF TEAM OR PERSON AWARD
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Helping to make a difference.

TBF is all about helping people, people in the public transport industry - helping to improve members’ work-life balance and reduce staff turnover for the employer.

Anyone engaged in the public transport industry in Great Britain is eligible to join TBF.

Membership costs just £1 a week, deductible through the company payroll facility. There are no different levels of membership - the £1 a week is a flat-rate membership fee giving the member and their family access to the extensive range of benefits should need, hardship, or distress arise.

£1 a week not only covers the member, but also their partner and dependent children. Offering a wide range of financial, health, and welfare benefits to the whole family, including prescription prepayment certificates, complementary and alternative therapies, medical consultations, scans and tests, help towards the cost of laser eyesight correction, convalescence, debt advice, legal help on non-employment matters, and also bereavement grants.

TBF has been helping public transport employees for over 95 years and currently has more than 60,000 members, making it the fastest growing charity exclusive to the industry. The Fund’s work is best illustrated by the volume of awards to members; during 2017, TBF paid out over £2.5million in benefits to its members.

Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as TBF, is a registered charity in England and Wales, 1160901, and Scotland, SC047016.

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VERTIV INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

www.vertiv.com/en-emea/

GOLD SPONSOR

Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.

As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready.

With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption.

Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification.

The world depends on data we power and cool™