Congratulations to the winners S
ome fantastic projects got the recognition they deserved at the UK Rail Industry Awards. With 239 entries, there was certainly some real competition, and our pan-industry panel of judges had some really tough decisions to make. Their scoring was based on objective criteria, and they considered and awarded marks across a range of aspects for each entry.
The UK Rail Industry Awards were judged using QinetiQ Commerce Decisions’ AWARD solution, which has been used
Apprenticeship Development Scheme (joint winners) Network Rail
The Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is a cornerstone of the future development of Network Rail, equipping applicants to become the technicians, team leaders, supervisors, managers and engineers of the future.
on more than 50 projects within the UK rail sector worth a total of over £20bn. Find out more about AWARD on page 61.
Interviews with the winners and category sponsors can be found at
www.railtechnologymagazine.com/tv
The entire awards shortlist – and more about each entry – is available at
www.ukria.com
London Underground London Underground’s Apprenticeship Development Scheme will develop new, skilled track renewal operatives who will be experienced and profi cient in the LU environment. Focusing on track renewal, the scheme saw 20 successful appointments in 2012.
Collaborative Working Network Rail
Infrastructure Projects Network Rail is working in accordance with BS11000 as an enabler of cultural and behavioural change, driving more consistent and stronger relationships with partners.
Cost Base Reduction
Concrete Canvas Ltd A new material technology called Concrete Canvas (CC), essentially a concrete impregnated geotextile, offers a rapidly installed alternative to conventional concreting.
CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
Linbrooke Services Linbrooke offers an extensive internal training programme called ‘operational leadership’ with an emphasis on a learning approach and business resilience.
Electrifi cation
Network Rail The Rail Electrifi cation Development Programme (REDP) is preparing the UK network for electrifi cation, seeking to address any potential pinch points.
Environmental & Sustainability
CrossCountry The Lamp Block project involved the design and construction of new sustainable accommodation for 500 train crew using Birmingham New Street station.
Lifetime Achievement Alan Runacres
CH2M Hill Project Director Alan Runacres has given 45 years of continuous service,
delivering major
railway and tunnelling infrastructure including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Mobile Technology
CrossCountry CrossCountry has introduced mobile retailing via a new ticketing app, with seat reservations available up until 10 minutes before boarding.
Outstanding Projects – Small (under £3m)
Lynch Plant Hire Ltd Lynch Plant Hire Ltd developed a ‘Rail Hub’ in central London to remove excavated spoil to a landfi ll site, streamlining the system for dealing with waste material.
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