EXCELLENCE 2023

AWARDS
 CONTENTS

FEATURED WINNERS

Yapı Merkezi IDIS 5 Knorr-Bremse 10

AMTRAK 8 Stadler 11

Deutsche Bahn 9 Wabtec Corporation 12

Introduction and Themes 1 Product Launches 39

Methodology 3 Category Winners 40

Business Expansion 14 Research and Development 43

Category Winners 17 Category Winners 45

Environmental 22 Safety 49
Category Winners 23 Category Winners 50

Financing 25 Social 52

Category Winners 26 Category Winners 52

Innovation 28 Country Awards 56

Category Winners 30

Investments 33

Category Winners 35

AND THEMES
The research for the 2023 Railway Technology
Excellence Awards has highlighted the moves
the industry is making towards a low-carbon and
technology driven future.
Alongside traditional investments in rolling
stock and infrastructure, companies are
increasingly looing at solutions that will reduce
their carbon footprint and make their operations
more efficient.
The clearest example of this has been seen in
the shift away from diesel locomotives to
electric or alternative fuels. While
electrification has obviously been present in the
rail industry for decades, greater investment to
upgrade lines is one of the clearest routes
towards achieving lower emissions.
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INTRODUCTION
Some companies have also invested time and
money into alternative fuels.
Bio-fuels/bio-diesel is one such option, the
attraction of which is the relatively low cost
compared to other options as it requires little if
any conversion of existing trains.
Hydrogen technology is also increasingly gaining
traction, and hydrogen trains are already being
tested along some routes. Any rollout however
would be dependent on the associated
infrastructure being put in place, and we have
also seen projects looking to address this gap.
Other options include LNG and hybrid-electric
locomotives, that combine battery technology
with a fuelled engine.

AND THEMES
Technology, and in particular automation and
increased use of AI, is the other clear area of
growth and investment.
Rail companies are researching various ways to
improve efficiency through automation,
although the biggest leaps are currently being
seen in the areas of sensors and obstacle
detection systems, which are vital if automation
is going to move beyond its current limits and
really create greater efficiencies.
We have also seen more ambitious projects
including further investments and innovations
into ultra-high-speed rail concepts such as
hyperloop systems and similar.
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INTRODUCTION
The success of such projects is also linked to
decarbonization, with improvements in rapid
transport being seen as a vital pillar in reducing
the environmental impact of transportation.
What is clear across almost all the projects
analyzed for the awards is how rapidly
technology is being adopted to make railways
greener, leaner and more digital, with
technology developed for one purpose often
being adapted to solve other challenges.
We hope our Excellence Awards Report not only
provides recognition to those companies at the
cutting edge of the industry but also provides a
useful snapshot of the industry's current state.
Congratulations to all our winners.
 METHODOLOGY

Companies and institutions are evaluated based Each case study is scored based on four factors:

on their performance in the key Areas of Innovation, Impact, Novelty and Value.

Excellence

Case Study scores make up 50% of a company’s

The evaluation is based on evidence gathered overall score, which also includes Editorial

from a combination of: Evaluation (30%) and Market Data (20%).

Desk research (news and press releases); The Areas of Excellence categories only include

Global Data business intelligence; the scores from those case studies directly
Submissions related to them.

Editorial evaluation (including market

context) We use a scoring system in order that the case

studies under consideration are judged on merit

All relevant case studies and data count towards and not on the reputation of the companies

a company’s scorecard. If a company’s score involved.

reaches a certain threshold it comes into

contention for an award.

CASE STUDY SCORE BREAKDOWN

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Market Data
20%
INNOVATION IMPACT

Case Studies
50%

Editorial Evaluation
VALUE NOVELTY 30%

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FEATURED
WINNERS
 YAPI MERKEZI IDIS
CATEGORY WINNER

Excellence Categories
Innovation
Level Crossings

Safety
Level Crossings

HQ
Hong Kong SAR

Sector
Textiles

Yapı Merkezi IDIS elevates Rail and Road Technology with Innovative Solutions
Leading the Way in Sustainable Transportation Systems

Yapı Merkezi IDIS (YM IDIS), a
pioneering technology company
specializing in Signalling and
Telecommunication Systems for
the rail and road transport
industry, continues to make
significant strides with its
innovative and cost-effective
solutions. Leveraging Yapı
Merkezi's extensive experience
and expertise, YM IDIS has
successfully delivered award-
winning projects worldwide,
transforming the way rail and
road projects are implemented.
Adopting a customer-oriented
approach, YM IDIS actively
engages clients from the earliest
stages to ensure their
expectations are met while
delivering state-of-the-art
products and solutions. By
combining society's demand for
innovation and efficiency with
environmentally sustainable
practices, YM IDIS remains at the
forefront of technological
advancements in rail and road
applications.
to various project environments
and requirements. The
Interlocking System (id-IXL), a
next-generation digital
interlocking system, stands out
for its flexibility and scalability.
Compliant with EN Standards,
“SIL4-certified system” integrates
with ETCS L1, CTC, and wayside
objects, enabling efficient and
secure rail operations.
One of their most notable
achievements is the Level
Crossing Solution (id-LX), which
has earned YM IDIS’ prestigious
recognition at the 2023 Railway
Technology Excellence Awards.
The Level Crossing Solution
received Category Awards for
both Innovation and Safety,
showcasing its outstanding
contributions to the industry.
id-LX, a SIL4-certified system,
operates independently or as
part of an interlocking system,
ensuring safe level crossing
solutions on single and double
track configurations. It has
demonstrated exceptional
performance in minimizing
incidents and reducing risks on
railways and roads. This
recognition further highlights YM
IDIS' commitment to innovation
and safety in the rail and road
technology sector.
id-LX aims to increase
application flexibility, making
it easy to maintain with its high
modular architecture and
Commercial Off-The-Shelf
(COTS) components. The
system can be configured
according to stakeholder
requests, ensuring adaptability
to specific project
requirements.
To enhance safety, the id-LX is
integrated with ETCS L1 and
obstacle detectors. This
integration allows for
comprehensive monitoring
and ensures a higher level of
safety in level crossing
operations.

The company's extensive product

portfolio includes a range of
cutting-edge solutions that cater

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 YAPI MERKEZI IDIS
CATEGORY WINNER

The system is built to withstand
various environmental
conditions, ensuring robustness
and durability for outdoor use.
Furthermore, the id-LX is
seamlessly integrated with
centralized traffic control,
providing real-time monitoring of
its availability and enhancing
overall system efficiency.
The system's control panel is
specifically designed for outdoor
conditions, enabling quick
installation and commissioning in
the application area, regardless
of whether the line is under the
control of the signaling system.
This adaptability allows for swift
installation and activation,
minimizing disruptions during
implementation.
A successful pilot application of
the id-LX system has already
been implemented at Çamlık
Station in Türkiye. The system
enables safe operation with four
barrier-controlled systems at the
intersection of railway lines and ,
various kind of lanes present on a
roadway demonstrating its
reliability and effectiveness.
Their telecommunication
systems solutions cover a wide
range of applications, including
transmission networks, telephony
systems, and fiber optic sensing.
YM IDIS has gained global
recognition for its exceptional
projects, serving as a testament
to their commitment to
excellence. The Dar Es Salaam-
Morogoro Railway Project in
Tanzania, the Morogoro-
Makutupora Railway Project, and
the Bir Touta-Zeralda Railway
Line Project in Algeria are just a
few examples of their successful
endeavors.
With a vision to become a major
global technology powerhouse,
YM IDIS aims to lead the regional
rail and road technology
industries.
By providing safe, sustainable,
advanced, and economical
systems and solutions, they
strive to create a better future
for people worldwide.
In recognition of their
exceptional contributions, YM
IDIS was recently honored with
Category Awards for Innovation
and Safety at the prestigious
2023 Railway Technology
Excellence Awards. Their Level
Crossing Control System (id-LX)
stood out for its outstanding
performance in mitigating
accidents and reducing risks on
railways and roads.
Yapı Merkezi IDIS Engineering
continues to revolutionize the
rail and road technology
sector through its expertise,
innovation, and dedication to
safety. As a driving force
behind sustainable
transportation systems, YM
IDIS sets new standards in the
industry, paving the way for a
more efficient, reliable, and
environmentally friendly
future.

In addition to the Level Crossing

Solution (id-LX), YM IDIS offers a
comprehensive product portfolio
that includes the Interlocking
System (id-IXL), Rolling Stock and
Freight Management, Fare
Collection & Ticketing, and
Earthquake Warning & Structural
Health Monitoring Systems. With
this extensive range of products,
YM IDIS actively participates in
national and international
projects, providing indigenous
solutions tailored to operational
needs.

In addition to rail solutions, YM

IDIS also offers comprehensive
road systems solutions, such as
tunnel and road E&M works,
smart traffic and SCADA systems,
and toll collection systems.

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 Dar Es Salaam-Morogoro Railway Project Tanzania (202 Km. Single Track)

Description: The 202 km-long Dar Es Salaam - Morogoro Railway Project, the critical first phase of a larger 1,224 km total line with 160 km/h
design speed, connects Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania, providing access to the Indian Ocean for all
related countries.

Morogoro-Makutupora Railway Project / Tanzania (334 Km Single Track)

Description: The Morogoro-Makutupora Railway Project spans 334 km with 160 km/h design speed and part of the Central Corridor,
connecting Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania, and providing access to the Indian Ocean.

Bir Touta-Zeralda Railway Line Project / Algeria (23 Km Double Track)

Description: The Bir Touta-Zeralda Railway Project is a 23 km double-track railway with a design speed of 140 km/h. It connects Zeralda
suburb to the capital city of Algeria and includes various construction structures like bridges and viaducts.

Turkish State Railways Çamlik Station Area (20 Km)

Description: The project encompasses Çamlık Station and 20 km of open line between Selçuk and Ortaklar stations on the İzmir-Aydın-
Denizli line in Türkiye. It serves as the first application of YM IDIS' signaling system on a mainline, compliant with EN50126, EN50128, and
EN50129 requirements.

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US operator of rail passenger services and Category Award
Winner for Environmental, Investments and Product Launches
Amtrak undertook a number of
projects during the research period
to reduce its environmental impact
and upgrade its rail fleets and
infrastructure.
In one example the company unveiled
plans to reduce 40% of greenhouse
gas emissions by converting all
electricity to carbon-free sources by
2030.
As part of this it aims to replace its
legacy train fleet with ALC-42
locomotives. Developed by a team
from Amtrak and Siemens Mobility,
the ALC-42 series is claimed to
minimize emissions of nitrogen oxide
by over 89% and particulate matter
by 95%.
In a similar move the company also
unveiled a new train, known as
Amtrak Airo, which will begin
operations in 2026. The trains will
operate at speeds of up to 125mph,
and generate 90% less particulate
emissions in diesel operations.
Amtrak is also investing around
$130m in rail improvement projects
between Washington DC and New
York in a bid to enhance railroad
operations. Upon completion, the
projects are expected to cut down
lengthy train delays as well as
enhance ride quality for customers.
Finally the company has also begun
replacing railcars on 14 overnight
routes with new train cars.
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AMTRAK
CATEGORY WINNER
Company Profile
Amtrak provides intercity rail
passenger transportation services in
the US.
The company operates a nation-wide
rail network across the US, the
District of Columbia and three
Canadian provinces.
Amtrak’s operational fleet includes
locomotives, auto train vehicle
carriers, passenger cars, and baggage
cars.
It also offers various trip planning,
seating options, baggage guidelines,
meals and dining services.
The company has partnerships with
Allianz Global Assistance, Amtrak
Vacations, eBags, Amtrak Hotels and
Cars, and Greyhound.
The company also offers real estate
services including property sales,
property leases and others.
The company is headquartered in
Washington DC, the US.
 DEUTSCHE BAHN
CATEGORY WINNER

German transportation and logistics company and Category

Award Winner for Business Expansion, Innovation, Investments,
Product Launches and Research and Development

Deutsche Bahn (DB) undertook Company Profile

several projects during the research
period related to the introduction or Deutsche Bahn (DB) is a provider of
upgrading of trains and rolling stock. transportation services.

In one innovative project, the It offers mobility and logistical

company, along with Siemens trialed
the Mireo Plus H hydrogen train. The
two companies conducted a
demonstration of the train’s refueling
procedure utilizing the mobile
hydrogen fueling station.
The move will help replace diesel-
powered trainsets with hydrogen
technology in regional transport, as
well as phase out diesel fuel.
The company also, in partnership
with Talgo, revealed the first
passenger car of a new intercity train
called ICE L. Expected to become the
European reference for the trains of
the future, ICE L can operate at a top
commercial speed of 230km/h and
will run on domestic routes in
Germany besides linking Germany
with the Netherlands, Austria, and the
Swiss border.
Elsewhere DB also commissioned the
new ICE 3neo high-speed train, which
was supplied by Siemens Mobility.
The train will run between Dortmund,
Cologne, and Frankfurt/Main, as well
as Munich through the new
Wendlingen–Ulm high-speed route
during regular service.
services, which include passenger rail
and bus transportation, freight
transportation, and railway
infrastructure services.
It also carries out logistics and
distribution and ticket sales for the
passenger transport.
The company provides vehicle
maintenance and security services
and offers conventional industrial
energy products; and develops and
operates stations.
In addition DB provides catering
services, rail mobility management,
communication technology products
and operates global accounting
shared service center.
It has operations in various countries
across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North
America.
The company is headquartered in
Berlin, Germany.

Finally the company also revealed

plans to overhaul the Hamburg-Berlin
and Emmerich-Oberhausen railway
corridors through a revamp of the
tracks, points, overhead lines and
signalling systems.

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German producer of rail and vehicle components and systems
and Category Award Winner for Innovation, Product Launches
and Research and Development
Knorr-Bremse introduced a number
of new concepts and products during
the research period and also
announced a project to research and
develop rail automation technology.
In September 2022 the company
unveiled a number of new concepts
linked to its digital freight train
project.
These included a digital automatic
coupler (DAC) to facilitate rapid and
flexible freight transportation; and an
electric contact coupling system (e-
coupler) and UIC compact freight car
brake (CFCB) solutions.
The company also unveiled its
CubeControl and FlexControl family
of brake control systems.
Finally Knorr-Bremse also launched
an electrohydraulic flat floor design
for light rail vehicles and hydro
control smart electrohydraulic
supply and control unit with an
integrated electronic brake control
system.
Elsewhere the company announced it
had reached a MoU with Thales to
develop automatic train operation
(ATO) solutions for locomotive-
hauled freight and passenger trains.
Both entities will focus on the
development of automated features
for the digital freight train (DFT).
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KNORR-BREMSE
CATEGORY WINNER
Company Profile
Knorr-Bremse, a subsidiary of KB
Holding GmbH, is a developer,
producer, manufacturer, and
marketer of braking systems and sub-
systems for rail and commercial
vehicles.
Its product portfolio includes
entrance, climate control, HVAC,
control, and electrical systems.
The company’s commercial vehicles
product portfolio comprises
dampers, compressors, electronic
systems, braking systems, steering
systems, and disc brakes.
Knorr-Bremse also offers services
including original part logistics, repair
and maintenance, onsite support, and
training services.
The company provides its products
under the brand names Knorr-
Bremse, ZELISKO, Merak, Evac, and
Selectron.
It operates in Europe, Africa, the
Americas, and Asia.
The company is headquartered in
Munich, Bayern, Germany.
 STADLER
CATEGORY WINNER

Swiss rail infrastructure and train manufacturer and Category

Award Winner for Business Expansion, Innovation and Product
Launches

Stadler won a number of notable Company Profile

contracts during the research period
as well as unveiling new products.
In September 2022 the company
unveiled its hydrogen-driven FLIRT
H2 multiple unit for American
passenger transport
It features two cars and a middle
section that is specified as the
‘PowerPack’, which has fuel cells and
hydrogen tanks. Hydrogen will be
transformed into electric current,
which is stored in a traction battery,
in the PowerPack. The system also
allows the train to recover kinetic
energy when braking.
Stadler also invested in its
manufacturing base signing a joint
venture agreement with Medha Servo
Drives for a new rail coach
manufacturing factory in the Indian
state of Telangana. The new facility
will be used to make exports to
customers across the Asia Pacific
region, besides meeting the
requirements of the Indian market.
Stadler is a rail infrastructure
company and train manufacturer.
The company’s product portfolio
includes suburban and regional
transport trains, light rail vehicles,
trams, high-speed and intercity
trains, city transport vehicles,
locomotives, passenger trains and
tailor-made vehicles.
The company's tailor-made vehicles
include passenger trains, rack-and-
pinion rail vehicles and locomotives.
Stadler also offers services that
include vehicle repairs, spare parts
service, upgrading and overhaul,
assessment and maintenance.
The company operates in Germany,
Poland, Spain, Czech Republic,
Hungary, Belarus and others.
Stadler is headquartered in Bussnang,
Schwyz, Switzerland.

Elsewhere the company also won a

contract from Appenzeller Bahnen
(AB) for the manufacturing and
supply of a rack-and-pinion rail
vehicle for the Rheineck–
Walzenhausen rail link in Switzerland,
the world’s first fully automated
overland adhesion/rack-and-pinion
rail vehicle.

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 WABTEC
CATEGORY WINNER

US based rail technology provider and Category Award Winner

for Business Expansion and Research and Development

Wabtec worked on several projects Company Profile

during the research period related to
alternative power units for rail
vehicles, and the company also
undertook a project aimed at
advancing the European rail freight
sector.
One novel project saw the company
collaborate with freight
transportation firm BNSF Railway to
conduct a biofuel pilot. The project
will look at the effect of alternative
fuels on Wabtec locomotives’
emissions, durability, and
performance.
Another partnership saw the
company team up with French
national operator Fret SNCF and
regional operator RDT13 (Régie des
Transports des Bouches du Rhône),
to launch the MONITOR Project to
expand freight rail in Europe.
The project includes the installation
of sensors for railcars for the
monitoring and prevention of
derailment risks, untimely brake
applications and lowering train
preparation time. It primarily focuses
on four crucial technologies,
including radio communication
between cars along the train, brake
and bogie monitoring and testing of
automated brakes.
Wabtec is a provider of technology-
based equipment and services for
freight rail and passenger transit
industries.
It offers products such as positive
train control equipment, railway
electronics, air compressors and
dryers, track and switch products,
and traction motors.
Wabtec provides locomotive
overhauls and fleet maintenance
services, component repair, upgrade
and reconditioning and signal design
and engineering services.
Its customers include leasing
companies, publicly traded railroads,
original equipment manufacturers of
locomotives and freight cars and
utilities, municipalities and public
transit authorities, and buses and
subway car manufacturers.
The company operates in the
Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and
Africa.
Wabtec is headquartered in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the US.

Finally Wabtec also entered into a

$600m MoU with Kazakhstan Temir
Zholy (KTZ) for the supply of 50
FLXdrivebattery-electric shunters.

The deal also covers modernisation

work for the conversion of the
mainline fleet into NextFuelliquid
natural gas-powered (LNG)
locomotives.

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EXCELLENCE
CATEGORIES
 BUSINESS
EXPANSION
Business Expansion recognizes companies that have expanded their operations

either through winning new business, expanding operations or entering new

geographical and sector markets.

We also look at companies that are laying the groundwork for expansion through

investment in facilities.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
5G Digital Platforms

The development or redevelopment of 5G Commercial expansion of general digital platforms

capability and networks and software

Automated People Mover Electrification

Commercial expansion of small scale automated Commercial expansion of projects relating to

transit systems transitions to electric systems

Communications Franchise Contracts

Commercial expansion of railway communications Contracts related to the running of rail franchises

infrastructure
Freight

Control Systems Commercial expansion of rail freight businesses

The commercial expansion of new control systems

Freight Sensors
Cybersecurity Commercial expansion of freight sensors

Commercial expansion of cybersecurity businesses technology

Design High-speed Rail

Commercial expansion of rail vehicle design Commercial expansion of high-speed rail projects

businesses

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 BUSINESS
EXPANSION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Hydrogen Metro Operations

Commercial expansion of hydrogen technology The securing of commercial contracts related to

metro line operations

Infrastructure

The securing of contracts for the provision of rail Modernization

infrastructure Commercial contracts related to rail modernization

projects

Integrated Rail

The securing of contracts for the provision of Operations

integrated transport projects Commercial contracts relating to rail operations

Intermodal Services Power Systems

Contracts related to the expansion of intermodal Commercial expansion of train power systems
freight systems

Rack-and-Pinion
Light Rail Commercial contracts related to rack-and-pinion
The securing of contracts related to light rail rail systems

projects

Rolling Stock
LNG Commercial contracts related to rolling stock
Commercial expansion of LNG technology provision

Markets Sensors
Commercial expansion into new countries or Commercial expansion of sensor technology
markets

Stations

Metro Lines Commercial contracts related to station

The securing of commercial contracts related to construction and expansion
metro line expansion and development

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EXPANSION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Telecommunications Trains

Commercial contracts relating to the installation of Commercial contracts relating to the construction

railway telecommunications equipment and delivery of trains

Testing Facility Trams

Contracts related to the construction or expansion Commercial contracts relating to the construction

of vehicle testing facilities and delivery of trams

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EXPANSION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

L&T Technology Services 5G France

Qualcomm Technologies 5G France

Alstom Automated People Mover Hong Kong

Fluor Corporation Automated People Mover United States

Kontron Transportation Communications Germany

Thales Control Systems Romania

Thales Control Systems United Kingdom

Egis Cybersecurity France

Strides Cybersecurity India

Rere Ineco Design

Esri Digital Platforms United States

IntelliTrans Digital Platforms United States

Nexxiot Digital Platforms Switzerland

Alstom Electrification Italy

Caltrain Electrification United States

Keolis Franchise Contracts Denmark

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EXPANSION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

TX Logistik Freight Germany

Wabtec Freight Sensors France

Deutsche Bahn High-speed Rail Germany

HNTB High-speed Rail United States

Stantec High-speed Rail United States

Air Products Hydrogen Czech Republic

Alstom Hydrogen Czech Republic

Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting Infrastructure Ghana

KEC International Infrastructure India

National Capital Regional Transport

Infrastructure India
Corporation

Ontario Transit Group Infrastructure Canada

Thelo Infrastructure Ghana

BNSF Railway Integrated Rail United States

JB Hunt Intermodal Services United States

Arup Light Rail Australia

Aurecon Light Rail Australia

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EXPANSION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Light Rail Germany

Wabtec Corporation LNG Kazakhstan

Rail Vikas Nigam Markets India

Comtech Metro Lines Canada

Mace Metro Lines Canada

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Lines United States

SYSTRA Metro Lines Canada

Alstom Metro Operations Greece

ViaQuatro Metro Operations Brazil

Alstom Modernization United Kingdom

Spencer Group Modernization United Kingdom

Alstom Operations Hungary, Poland

Arup Operations United States

Go-Ahead Group Operations Germany

Jacobs Operations United States

RATP Dev Operations United States

Schneider Operations United States

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EXPANSION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Concord Corporation Power Systems Singapore

Siemens Mobility Power Systems Singapore

Stadler Rack-and-Pinion Switzerland

Eversholt Rail Rolling Stock United Kingdom

GB Railfreight Rolling Stock United Kingdom

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Rolling Stock India

Enekom Sensors Slovenia

Thales Stations Egypt

EMR Integrated Solutions Telecommunications Ireland

Mobilitie Telecommunications United States

Nokia Telecommunications France

Telent Telecommunications United Kingdom

Thales Telecommunications Spain

MxV Rail Testing Facility United States

Alstom Trains Italy

GB Railfreight Trains United Kingdom

Škoda Group Trams Finland

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EXPANSION

EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

NEXXIOT
Nexxiot is the Excellence Award Winner for Business Expansion this year after the company secured a number
of new contracts to supply its asset intelligence technology.

Nexxiot's platform allows rail freight operators access to the real-time location of equipped railway cars,
monitor total mileage, and shocks and receive notifications if the car sees significant temperature changes. The
platform's sensors and data analytics also help quickly notify operators about adverse conditions to avoid more
damage.

In October 2022 the company signed a deal with Chemet, which makes stationary and transportable pressure
tanks and vessels for liquefied gases, for the digitalization of its railway tank cars portfolio, which, according to
the company makes it the first European manufacturer to completely digitalize its railway tank car offerings.

In November 2022 the company also announced an expansion of its partnership with Austria-based rail logistics
company Innofreight, which would see Nexxiot conclude the digitalization of its complete railcar fleet.
Innofreight already has sensors on more than 1000 railcars. The deal sees the manufacture of new railcars that

21 will also incorporate Nexxiot’s Globehopper connectivity gateway platform.

 ENVIRONMENTAL

With the effects of climate change becoming ever more obvious, corporations have a
responsibility to update and change their practices to prevent further damage being
caused.

This category includes any projects that have led or will lead to a significant
reduction in a company’s environmental impact and carbon footprint.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Decarbonization Green Bond

Projects with the general aim of decarbonizing the The issue of bonds for the financing of

rail industry environmental projects

Electrification Renewable Energy

Projects relating to transitions to electric systems Projects relating to the expansion in the use of

renewable energy for rail operations

Energy

Investments in rail energy generation and Signaling

transmission projects Improvements to railway signaling to reduce

electricity use

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CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Amtrak Decarbonization United States

Varamis Rail Decarbonization United Kingdom

Caltrain Electrification United States

Metro Trains Melbourne Energy Australia

Union Pacific Green Bond United States

Amtrak Renewable Energy United States

Network Rail Renewable Energy United Kingdom

SMRT Trains Signalling Singapore

Thales Signalling Singapore

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EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

VARAMIS RAIL
Varamis Rail is the winner of the Excellence Award for Environmental this year following the launch of a zero-
carbon freight service in the UK.

The company along with its partners, including Network Rail, Eversholt, Steer Consultancy, have launched the
service which runs between Scotland and the Midlands targeting express parcels, retailers, and third-party
delivery companies. It will focus on next day delivery of consumer goods.

The fully electric service will serve as an environmentally friendly alternative to road haulage, and will utilize

fully electric 4-car trains, converted from passenger service by Eversholt Rail.

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 FINANCING

Financing recognizes companies and institutions that have raised significant capital
during the research period whether it be through corporate finance, the capital
markets or fund raising.

We will be specifically looking at high value deals; novel structures; and companies
using (for them) new forms of financing such as high-yield bonds.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Decarbonization Research and Development

The provision of finance with the aim of The financing of research and development

decarbonizing the rail industry projects

Hyperloop Rolling Stock

The financing of hyperloop rail projects Financing for expansion of rolling stock fleets

Infrastructure

The financing of rail infrastructure projects

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 FINANCING

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Union Pacific Decarbonization United States

Indian Institute of Technology Madras Hyperloop India

European Bank for Reconstruction and

Infrastructure Northern Macedonia
Development (EBRD)

Metrolink Infrastructure United States

RB Rail Infrastructure Latvia

Ricardo Infrastructure United Kingdom

Harry Needle Railway Company Research and Development United Kingdom

Kyrgyz Temir Jolu Rolling Stock Kyrgyzstan

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EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific wins the Excellence Award for Financing this year after launching a $600m green bond to support
its efforts at decarbonization.

The company plans to use the funding for the acquisition of new battery-electric locomotives and the
modernization of locomotives to lower GHG emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

It will also expand intermodal facilities and introduce new sidings and siding extensions to increase train length
and lessen dwell time.

Union Pacific will also invest in the development of on-site or off-site generation and supply of renewable
energy from solar or wind sources.

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 INNOVATION

Innovation is the category with one of the widest scopes within the Excellence
Awards as it looks at novel new approaches in every area, from the fruits of research
and development to novel new business practices.

What all the ranked entities have in common is the demonstration of new concepts
not just within their own business but in the sector as a whole. The category includes
any projects that demonstrate an innovative approach to the market.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
AI Freight

Innovation in artificial intelligence concepts Innovations in freight transportation

Algorithms Hydrogen

Projects to develop new computer algorithms Innovations in hydrogen fuel, storage and
transportation

Automatic Train Protection System

Systems that control elements such as train speed Hyperloop

Innovations in rail hyperloop technology

Automation

Innovation in general automation technology Infrastructure

Innovations in rail infrastructure concepts

Communications
Innovations in railway communications Level Crossings

infrastructure Innovations in level crossing technology

Drive Systems Metro Lines

Innovations in vehicle drive systems Innovations in metro rail technology

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 INNOVATION

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Obstacle Detection Systems Steam Locomotive Replicas

Innovations in obstacle detection technology Innovations in trains that replicate steam

locomotives

Smart Mobility

Innovations in railway smart mobility solutions Ticketing

Innovations in railway ticketing systems

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 INNOVATION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Duos Technologies AI United States

Rail Vision AI Israel

MainRail Algorithms Spain

Indian Railways Automatic Train Protection System India

Alstom Automation Germany

Hitachi Rail Automation Australia

Knorr-Bremse Automation Germany

Stadler Automation Switzerland

ViaQuatro Automation Brazil

McLaren Applied Communications United Kingdom

Nokia Communications India

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Drive Systems United Kingdom

Siemens Mobility Drive Systems Germany

Cargobeamer Freight France

Varamis Rail Freight United Kingdom

Alstom Hydrogen France

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 INNOVATION

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) Hydrogen Spain

Deutsche Bahn (DB) Hydrogen Germany

Siemens Mobility Hydrogen Germany

Sierra Northern (SERA) Hydrogen United States

Stadler Hydrogen Switzerland

Hitachi Rail Hyperloop Italy

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Hyperloop Italy

TransPod Hyperloop Canada

High Speed 2 Infrastructure United Kingdom

Yapı Merkezi Idis Engineering Level Crossings Turkey

Kolkata Metro Rail Metro Lines India

Herzog Technologies Obstacle Detection Systems United States

Seoul Robotics Obstacle Detection Systems South Korea

Hitachi Rail Smart Mobility Italy

Integral Coach Factory Steam Locomotive Replicas India

Southern Railway Steam Locomotive Replicas India

Unicard Ticketing United Kingdom

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EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

TRANSPOD
TransPod wins the Excellence Award for Innovation this year due to the unveiling of its FluxJet ultra-high-speed
vehicle.

FluxJet is a hybrid between an aircraft and a train and is designed to operate on a ground transportation system
called the TransPod Line. The new electric vehicle can travel in a protected guideway at more than 1,000km/h.

The company has already received $550m in funding from Broughton Capital Group and China-East Resources

Import & Export to develop a route between Edmonton and Calgary in Canada.

The TransPod Line will enable journeys between the two cities in 45 minutes, where currently such journeys take
more than three hours by car.

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 INVESTMENTS

The Investments category looks at any significant financial investments into a

company or its assets, specifically those investments that facilitate expansion of a
company’s operations.

This can be an investment by the company itself into its operations or by an outside
investor be that another company, financial institution, private equity or venture
capital firm.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Control Systems Maintenance Facilities

Investments into vehicle control systems Investments into rail maintenance functions

Electrification Manufacturing Facilities

Investments in projects relating to transitions to Investments into new manufacturing facilities

electric systems

Metro Lines
Energy Investments into metro rail infrastructure

Investments in rail energy generation and

transmission projects Metro Trains

Investments into metro rail vehicles

Freight

Investments into rail freight vehicles or Modernization

infrastructure Investments into rail modernization

Infrastructure Real Estate

Investments in rail infrastructure projects Investments into real estate for railway
infrastructure use
LNG

Innovations in LNG fuel, storage and transportation Research and Development

Investment into research and development

projects
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 INVESTMENTS

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Rolling Stock Stations

Investments into rolling stock fleets Investments in station infrastructure

Signaling Trains

Investments into railway signaling infrastructure Investments into new train fleets

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 INVESTMENTS

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

DB Cargo UK Control Systems United Kingdom

Network Rail Electrification United Kingdom

Getlink Energy United Kingdom

Alpha Trains Freight Spain

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Infrastructure Uganda

Amtrak Infrastructure United States

BNSF Railway Infrastructure United States

Canadian National Railway Infrastructure Canada, United States

Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure Germany

Eurofima Infrastructure Croatia

IDB Invest Infrastructure Uruguay

Metrolink Infrastructure United Kingdom

Network Rail Infrastructure United Kingdom

TfL Infrastructure United Kingdom

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) LNG Kazakhstan

Brightline Maintenance Facilities United States

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 INVESTMENTS

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Northern Rail Maintenance Facilities United Kingdom

Brazil, Italy, Kazakhstan,

Alstom Manufacturing Facilties
Poland

CargoBeamer Manufacturing Facilties Germany

Hitachi Rail Manufacturing Facilties United States

Jindal Steel & Power Manufacturing Facilties India

Siemens Manufacturing Facilties India

Siemens Mobility Manufacturing Facilties United States

Stadler Manufacturing Facilties India

Asian Development Bank Metro Lines India

LA Metro Metro Lines United States

Tata Sons Metro Lines India

Nexus Metro Trains United Kingdom

Porterbrook Modernization United Kingdom

Network Rail Real Estate United Kingdom

Alstom Research and Development Canada

Indian Railways Research and Development India

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 INVESTMENTS

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

L&T Technology Services Research and Development India

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Rolling Stock India

Transdev Rolling Stock Germany

Transport for Wales Rolling Stock United Kingdom

West Midlands Railway Rolling Stock United Kingdom

RailTel Corporation of India Signalling India

Network Rail Stations United Kingdom

NSW Government Stations Australia

South Western Railway Stations United Kingdom

Amtrak Trains United States

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 INVESTMENTS

EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

ALSTOM
Alstom wins the Excellence Award for Investments this year following a number of significant investments into
manufacturing and research facilities.

One notable example saw the company invest and establish an innovation centre for green rail mobility
solutions in Canada. The new centre will be engaged in the development of future platforms for green hybrid,
battery or hydrogen propulsion technologies with a main focus on the North American rail freight and passenger
market.

The company also invested into a new production plant in Valmadrera, Lecco, Italy to make electrification
equipment for the railway sector for both the Italian and foreign markets, while in Brazil it invested €14m into
the modernization and expansion of its rolling stock facility at Taubaté.

Alstom also invested in a new aluminum welding line at its Wroclaw rolling stock site in Poland and signed an
agreement with the Kazakhstan Government to invest €50m in the expansion of a local production and
maintenance capacity

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LAUNCHES
The Product Launches category recognizes companies that have launched notable
new products or services into the market.

This can include physical products, software and the launch of services and
concepts. We will be specifically looking at novelty, including companies launching
products into new areas or innovation in the product’s design, manufacture or
marketing.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Automation Hyperloop

The launch of new automation technology The launch of new hyperloop rail concepts

Battery Technology Logistics

The launch of new battery concepts The launch of new products to improve railway
logistics

Communications
The launch of new railway communications Metro Lines

technology The launch of new metro rail technology and concepts

Digital Platforms Metro Trains

The launch of new general digital platforms and The launch of new metro rail vehicles

software
Perimeter Detection

Hybrid-electric Trains The launch of new perimeter detection technology

The launch of locomotives with multiple power solutions

systems
Signaling
Hydrogen The launch of new railways signal technology

The launch of new hydrogen fueled vehicles and

storage and transportation systems Trains

The launch of new train designs and models
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 PRODUCT
LAUNCHES

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Knorr-Bremse Automation Germany

Siemens Mobility Battery Technology Germany

Huawei Communications South Korea

McLaren Applied Communications United Kingdom

Duos Technologies Digital Platforms United States

Siemens Mobility Digital Platforms Germany

Hitachi Rail Hybrid-electric Trains United Kingdom

Alstom Hydrogen Germany

Deutsche Bahn (DB) Hydrogen Germany

Siemens Mobility Hydrogen Germany

TransPod Hyperloop Canada

XPO Logistics Logistics United Kingdom

AECOM Metro Lines Philippines

Metro de Málaga Metro Lines Spain

Alstom Metro Trains France, Ireland

Huawei Perimeter Detection China

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 PRODUCT
LAUNCHES

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Network Rail Signalling United Kingdom

Alstom Trains Netherlands

Amtrak Trains United States

Deutsche Bahn Trains Germany

Stadler Trains United Kingdom

Talgo Trains Germany

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LAUNCHES

EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

HUAWEI
Huawei wins the Excellence Award for Product Launches following the launch of two new digital solutions for
the rail industry to accelerate digitalization and improve trackside safety.

The first product launched was the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) which includes
functions including the use of train-to-ground wireless services for train control and dispatch, railway
operations and maintenance (O&M), and railway internet of things (IoT). The solution will also help enhance train
operational efficiency and safety.

In early 2023 the company also unveiled the Smart Railway Perimeter Detection Solution, which aims to improve
trackside safety. The system is based on an optical-vision convergence architecture that facilitates fibre
vibration detection besides analysis to protect railway perimeters with multi-dimensional awareness and high

precision.

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 RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
The Research and Development category includes organizations that have
demonstrated a commitment to the research and development of new products
and/or new processes. This can include discovering or creating a unique material,
transferring a research or technology development to practice, improving the
performance of an existing product or creating a new simulation or design tools.

The category also includes companies that have made significant investments into
their R&D processes.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
AI Cybersecurity

Research into new artificial intelligence concepts Research into new cybersecurity concepts

Automation Decarbonization

Research and development of general automation Research into decarbonizing the rail industry
technology

Digital Platforms
Battery Technology Research into new concepts in digital platforms

Research and development of battery technology and software

Biofuels Freight
Research into alternative bio-based fuel Research into new rail freight concepts and

alternatives vehicles

Communications Freight Sensors

Research into new railway communications Research into freight sensor technology

infrastructure
High-speed Rail
Control Systems Research into new high-speed rail concepts

Research into vehicle control systems

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 RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Hybrid-electric Trains Rolling Stock

Research into locomotives with multiple power Research into new rolling stock concepts and

systems models

Hydrogen Sensors

Research into hydrogen fuel, storage and Research into sensor technology

transportation

Signaling

IT Solutions Research into railway signaling technology and

Research into new rail IT concepts infrastructure

Logistics Testing Facility

Research into improvements to rail logistics research into improving vehicle testing facilities

Research Facilities
Investment into facilities dedicated to rail research
projects

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 RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Siemens AI Germany

VIA Rail Canada AI Canada

Hack Partners Automation United Kingdom

Knorr-Bremse Automation Germany

Rail Vision Automation Australia

Thales Automation France

Echion Technologies Battery Technology United Kingdom

Eversholt Battery Technology United Kingdom

Vivarail Battery Technology United Kingdom

Wabtec Corporation Biofuels United States

BT Signal Communications United Kingdom

Hytera Communications Communications China

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) Communications Kazakhstan

Bharat Electronics Control Systems India

RazorSecure Cybersecurity United Kingdom

G-Volution Decarbonization United Kingdom

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DEVELOPMENT

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Arriva Digital Platforms United Kingdom

Nagarro Digital Platforms United Kingdom

3squared Freight United Kingdom

Peak to Peak Measurement Solutions Freight Sensors United Kingdom

Alstom High-speed Rail Germany

Siemens Mobility High-speed Rail Germany

Varamis Rail High-speed Rail United Kingdom

Union Pacific Hybrid-electric Trains United States

ZTR Hybrid-electric Trains United States

Alstom Hydrogen Canada

Deutsche Bahn Hydrogen Germany

Siemens Hydrogen Germany

RITES IT Solutions India

TX Logistik Logistics Sweden

Alstom Research Facilties Canada

TDI Europe Rolling Stock United Kingdom

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DEVELOPMENT

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Thales Sensors United Kingdom

SMRT Trains Signalling Singapore

Thales Signalling Singapore

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Testing Facility United Kingdom

Land Transport Authority Testing Facility Singapore

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DEVELOPMENT

EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

SIEMENS
Siemens wins the Excellence Award for Research and Development this year due to its involvement in various
technology trials involving automated, systems, AI and hydrogen technology.

In one project the company partnered with Deutsche Bahn (DB), in trialing the Mireo Plus H hydrogen train for
the first time, including a demonstration of the train’s refueling procedure utilizing the mobile hydrogen fueling
station. DB plans to replace diesel-powered trainsets with hydrogen technology in regional transport, as well as
phase out diesel fuel.

Elsewhere the company and several partners launched the ‘safe.trAIn’ research project, which will support
advances in driverless operations for regional trains in Germany. The AI based project will run until the end of
2024 and will focus on the integrated development of testing standards, methods for applying AI to automate

rail transportation, and using example applications to verify the suitability of test standards.

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 SAFETY

The Safety category includes companies and institutions that have demonstrated
best practice in health and safety including compliance to standards and any
initiatives taken to improve workplace safety through the introduction of new
guidelines, policies or equipment.

It also includes projects and initiatives by companies to improve health and safety in
other public environments other than their own workspaces. We also consider
projects related to corporate and customer safety initiatives like cybersecurity.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Cybersecurity Medical Equipment

Projects to improve cybersecurity concepts Improvements in the use of medical equipment in

railway operations
Early Warning Systems

Projects to improve railways way warning systems Obstacle Detection Systems

Improvements to obstacle detection systems

Level Crossings
Improvements in safety at level crossings Safety Equipment

Improvements to railway and train safety

LIDAR equipment

Improvements in safety technology using LIDAR

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CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Cervello Cybersecurity Switzerland

Cylus Cybersecurity Switzerland

Fincons Group Cybersecurity Switzerland

HaslerRail Cybersecurity Switzerland

Metrolink Early Warning Systems United States

Yapı Merkezi Idis Engineering Level Crossings Turkey

Northern LIDAR United Kingdom

South Western Railway Medical Equipment United Kingdom

Herzog Technologies Obstacle Detection Systems United States

Rail Vision Obstacle Detection Systems Israel

Seoul Robotics Obstacle Detection Systems South Korea

Renfe Safety Equipment Spain

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EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

METROLINK
Metrolink wins the Excellence Award for Safety following the introduction of an earthquake early warning (EEW)
system along its passenger lines.

The new system is powered by ShakeAlert and will run on seven sections of the company's routes. The EEW
system will be used to automatically alert trains as well as apply the brakes for safe and quick slowing or
stopping of trains in case an earthquake occurs.

This system is based on an interface between the US Geological Survey ShakeAlert and the company’s Positive

Train Control (PTC) system. ShakeAlert is an earthquake early warning system, which helps detect an
earthquake’s location, magnitude and estimated shaking to alert people and systems before the shaking starts.
PTC helps avoid train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, as well as other unsafe actions.

Both the systems enable trains to identify and respond quickly to an earthquake, in addition to offering
enhanced data to support inspection of the rail network and resumption of service after an earthquake.

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The Social category includes companies and institutions that have undertaken
projects that have had a tangible positive impact on the communities where they
operate.

This can include anything from charity initiatives; sponsorship; community outreach;
local business support and education initiatives.

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COMPANIES COUNTRIES CATEGORIES

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Accessibility Non-visible Disabilities

Projects that make rail travel more accessible to Projects that improve the experience of travelling

people with health conditions or impairments by rail for those with non-visible disabilities

CATEGORY WINNERS
Below you can find the full list of category winners including the sub-category area, the sector the recognized project(s) are in and the
location of the primary project or projects the company has been recognized for.

COMPANY NAME CATEGORY LOCATION

Network Rail Accessibility United Kingdom

Northern Rail Accessibility United Kingdom

South Western Railway Non-visible Disabilites United Kingdom

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EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

NORTHERN RAIL
Northern Rail wins the Excellence Award for Social this year after the launch of a pilot scheme for dementia-
friendly signage.

The scheme was launched at Buxton Station in Derbyshire in the UK and is designed to make signs easier for a
person with dementia to understand. This involved using fewer signs eliminating ‘information overload’, and
having signs strategically placed at important ‘decision points.’

The scheme also includes a wider use of symbols to bolster the wording selected.

The project is a result of Northern Rail’s work with the Friends of Buxton Station and the pair will also gather
feedback from local dementia support groups and individuals on the implementation of the scheme.

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AWARDS
 COUNTRY
WINNERS
Our Country Winners highlight the outstanding companies in each market
from the research period. This section compares companies from across all
the Areas of Excellence and across all sectors.

We typically list companies in the country where they undertook the

projects they have been recognised for.

AUS AUSTRALIA CAN CANADA

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Arup Alstom

Aurecon Canadian National Railway

Hitachi Rail Comtech

Metro Trains Melbourne Mace

NSW Government Ontario Transit Group

Rail Vision SYSTRA

TransPod

BRA BRAZIL VIA Rail Canada

COMPANY NAME

Alstom
CZE CZECH REPUBLIC
ViaQuatro COMPANY NAME

Air Products

CHN CHINA
Alstom

COMPANY NAME

Huawei
DEN DENMARK
COMPANY NAME
Hytera Communications
Keolis

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 COUNTRY
WINNERS

EGY EGYPT GER GERMANY

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Thales Alstom

CAF

CargoBeamer

FIN FINLAND Deutsche Bahn

COMPANY NAME Go-Ahead Group

Škoda Group Knorr-Bremse

Kontron Transportation

Siemens

FRA FRANCE Siemens Mobility

Talgo
COMPANY NAME
Transdev
Alstom
TX Logistik
Cargobeamer

Egis

L&T Technology Services

Nokia
GHA GHANA
COMPANY NAME
Qualcomm Technologies
Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting
Thales
Thelo
Wabtec

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WINNERS

GRE GREECE IND INDIA

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Alstom Asian Development Bank

Bharat Electronics

HKG HONG KONG

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

COMPANY NAME Indian Railways

Alstom Integral Coach Factory

Jindal Steel & Power

HUN HUNGARY
KEC International

Kolkata Metro Rail

COMPANY NAME L&T Technology Services

Alstom National Capital Regional Transport Corporation

Nokia

IRE IRELAND Rail Vikas Nigam

RailTel Corporation of India

COMPANY NAME
RITES
Alstom
Siemens

EMR Integrated Solutions

Southern Railway

Stadler

Strides

Tata Sons

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF)

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 COUNTRY
WINNERS

ISR ISRAEL LAT LATVIA

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Rail Vision RB Rail

ITA ITALY NED NETHERLANDS

COMPANY NAME
COMPANY NAME
Alstom
Alstom
Hitachi Rail

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

NMC NOR. MACEDONIA

KAZ KAZAKHSTAN COMPANY NAME

COMPANY NAME European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development (EBRD)
Alstom

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)

Wabtec Corporation
PHI PHILIPPINES
KYR KYRGYZSTAN COMPANY NAME

AECOM
COMPANY NAME

Kyrgyz Temir Jolu

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 COUNTRY
WINNERS

POL POLAND KOR SOUTH KOREA

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Alstom Huawei

Seoul Robotics

ROM ROMANIA
COMPANY NAME ESP SPAIN
Thales COMPANY NAME

Alpha Trains

SNG SINGAPORE CAF

MainRail
COMPANY NAME
Metro de Málaga
Concord Corporation
Renfe
Land Transport Authority
Thales
Siemens Mobility

SMRT Trains

Thales SWE SWEDEN

COMPANY NAME

SLO SLOVENIA TX Logistik

COMPANY NAME

Enekom

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 COUNTRY
WINNERS

CHE SWITZERLAND GBR UK

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Cervello 3squared

Cylus Alstom

Fincons Group Arriva

HaslerRail BT Signal

Nexxiot DB Cargo UK

Stadler Echion Technologies

Eversholt Rail

G-Volution

TUR TURKEY GB Railfreight

COMPANY NAME Getlink

Yapı Merkezi Idis Engineering Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Hack Partners

Harry Needle Railway Company

UGA UGANDA High Speed 2

Hitachi Rail
COMPANY NAME
McLaren Applied
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Metrolink

Mitsubishi Electric Europe

Nagarro

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WINNERS

GBR UK U S A UNITED STATES

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

Network Rail Amtrak

Nexus Arup

Northern BNSF

Northern Rail BNSF Railway

Peak to Peak Measurement Solutions Brightline

Porterbrook Caltrain

RazorSecure Canadian National Railway

Ricardo Duos Technologies

South Western Railway Esri

Spencer Group Fluor Corporation

Stadler Herzog Technologies

TDI Europe Hitachi Rail

Telent HNTB

TfL IntelliTrans

Thales Jacobs

Transport for Wales JB Hunt

Unicard LA Metro

Varamis Rail Metrolink

Vivarail Metropolitan Transportation Authority

West Midlands Railway Mobilitie

XPO Logistics MxV Rail

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WINNERS

USA UNITED STATES URU URUGUAY

COMPANY NAME COMPANY NAME

RATP Dev IDB Invest

Schneider

Siemens Mobility

Sierra Northern (SERA)

Stantec

Union Pacific

Wabtec Corporation

ZTR

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