Avanti West Coast is proud to sponsor this year’s Outstanding Volunteer Contribution award, recognising individuals whose dedication makes a positive difference across the railway and communities it serves. Volunteers play a vital role, giving their time and talents to support local people and causes while helping connect communities to the railway. Their contributions are invaluable and have a lasting impact. Community rail partnerships are a powerful force for good—bringing rail closer to the communities it serves and creating opportunities for education, employment, and wellbeing. These values are at the heart of RSSB's mission to deliver a safer, smarter, more sustainable railway.