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The Excellence Awards celebrate the industry’s greatest achievements and innovations. It provides a platform to recognize the people and businesses driving change.

Our prestigious program is designed to highlight best practices and advancements that drive the industry forward, honoring those who excel in key areas spanning a wide range of corporate activities, from strategic deals and transformative commercial projects to high-impact corporate initiatives.

Featured Winners

Kodifly

Kodifly is revolutionizing transportation infrastructure inspection and maintenance with advanced mobile 3D scanners and AI-driven spatial analysis software and is an award winner in the Product Launches & Safety category.

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility, a global leader in the rail industry, is an award winner in the category of mergers and acquisitions, product launches and investments.

APS Energy

APS Energia specializes in the design and production of uninterruptible power systems and winner of the Innovation category.

Stadler

Stadler, the Swiss railway manufacturer, is awarded an award in the Environmental Initiatives and Business Expansion category

Skoda Group

The Škoda Group is a leading manufacturer of solutions for public transport and winner of an award in the Innovation, Safety and Diversity category.

Greenbrier Maxion

Greenbrier Maxion has been operating in Brazil for over 80 years and is considered the largest rail industry in South America and an award winner in the Innovation and Research and Development (R&D) category.

SYSTRA

SYSTRAa leading engineering and consulting group, is an award winner in the Innovation and M&A category

Hyundai Rotem

Hyundai Rotemone of South Korea’s leading rolling stock manufacturers, is an award winner in the Product Launches and Environmental Initiatives category

Thales (now Hitachi Rail)

ThalesThe Land Transportation Business Unit (now Hitachi Rail) is an award winner in the Business Expansion category.

Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility and winner of an award in the Innovation, Diversity and Marketing category.

MTR Company

MTR Corporation, a recognized world-class operator of sustainable rail transportation services, is an award winner in the Business Expansion and Marketing category.

Amtrak

Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, is an award winner in the Marketing category

Introduction

The 2024 Excellence in Rail Technology Awards winners reflect a clear industry trajectory towards sustainability, technological innovation and market expansion, supported by a commitment to safety and customer engagement .

An important trend seen among the winners is the industry’s concerted effort towards environmental sustainability. Companies such as Stadler, Govia Thameslink Railway, AurizonAnd Norfolk South have made progress on decarbonization, with projects ranging from hydrogen trains to solar-powered depots and battery-electric freight locomotives. This transition to green technologies is not only a response to the global imperatives of climate change, but also a strategic move to align with evolving regulatory frameworks and consumer expectations.

Technological innovation is another feature of this year’s awards. Alstom’s launch of the world’s first Eurobalise with integrated encoding capabilities and Rail Vision’s AI-based obstacle detection technology illustrates the industry’s push towards automation and intelligent systems.

This year’s M&A activity is indicative of a sector in transformation, seeking to leverage synergies and evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing transportation landscape.

Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing facilities, such as Siemens Mobility’s new factory in the United States and Adif’s modernization projects in Spain, underline the sector’s commitment to growth and long-term capacity building.

The data also reveals a strong emphasis on safety, with several companies launching projects to improve rail safety measures. From Huawei’s intelligent railway perimeter detection solution to Škoda’s collision avoidance system, the industry is investing in technologies that protect passengers, assets and the public.

Additionally, the industry is embarking on digital transformation, as evidenced by the launch of digital platforms such as Vossloh“Vossloh connect” and the adoption of advanced communications systems by companies such as Icomera. This digital shift not only improves operational efficiency, but also improves customer experience through enhanced ticketing solutions and real-time monitoring systems.

Finally, the research reflects a growing emphasis on social responsibility and diversity. Initiatives such as Alstom’s Tremplin program and Rail network‘s inclusion efforts demonstrate the industry’s recognition of the importance of social equity and community engagement.

The Railway Technology Excellence Awards 2024 profile an industry that is dynamically adapting to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The winners exemplify a forward-looking approach that balances growth and innovation with sustainability and security.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Rewards Report

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• Introduction and themes
• Winners of all categories
• Featured Winner Profiles
• Distribution of winners by country

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