Entries are NOW CLOSED for the Community Rail Awards 2025!
The shortlist will be announced Weds 11 December, and all shortlistees will also be directly informed by email.
Community Rail Awards 2025
NOW OPEN for Entries!
Download the Entry Booklet to prepare and submit your entry!
Pay particular attention to the ‘Judging Criteria’ for each category as evidence of impact is required for most of them. Ensure that you refer to the rules of entry to prepare for word counts, allowable time-spans of projects, required layout of documents etc.
Community Rail Awards 2026
Our prestigious Awards recognise the people doing wonderful work on behalf of their communities and railways.
We’re delighted to announce the inspiring initiatives that have been recognised at the glitzy awards evening at Derby Arena on Thursday 19 March 2026.
2026 Awards Hall of Fame
Community Rail Awards Hub
Access information on all things Awards 2026 related: from attendance bursaries to the supporting fringe activities, as well as the all important shortlist and much more!
Community Rail Awards Entry Hub
This page is the one-stop-shop for everything you need to guide you through the Community Rail Awards entry process – from categories and criteria to judges, sponsors and previous winners.
2025 Awards Hall of Fame
2024 Awards Hall of Fame
Sponsor the Awards
Find out how your organisation can become a sponsor of our prestigious Awards.
Sponsor the Awards
Find out how your organisation can become a sponsor of our prestigious Awards.