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12.11.15

UKRIA 2016 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the UK Rail Industry Awards 2016 is now available.

The full list, available by clicking here, contains some of the industry’s biggest players as well as innovative start-ups; clients as well as contractors; mega-projects and SME ideas.

The winners for each of the 28 categories will be announced at the award ceremony on 11 February 2016, at Battersea Evolution in London. The night’s keynote speaker will be Phil Hufton, managing director of network operations at Network Rail.

UKRIA business development director Roy Rowlands said: “Attending the UK Rail Industry Awards is a truly amazing experience for you, your customers and colleagues and a great way to celebrate excellence and innovation across the industry. The event is also an exclusive opportunity to network with the supply chain, and for the supply chain to network with the industry.”

The awards have been judged by a pan-industry panel of leading professionals, engineers, researchers, executives, designers and experts.

For further information on the event and/or to attend contact the team on 0161 833 6320 or click here to submit your enquiry using the online form.

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