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 be working with our headline partner East Midlands Railway to bring the Awards Gala Event to the fabulous Derby Arena on Thursday 19 March 2026!
Milestone Dates
Entries and bookings OPEN – Monday 1 September
Entries CLOSE – Tuesday 30 September
Entries SUPPORT sessions will run once a week 1 – 29 September
Download the full schedule with Zoom links here.
SHORTLIST announced – Wednesday 10 December
Bookings CLOSE – Monday 16 February 2026 (early booking is advised)
Download the standard booking form here.
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.
