Train-maker reflects on national award wins

Train-maker Alstom has been reflecting on winning a suite of national industry awards – including two for its record-breaking Railway 200 event, The Greatest Gathering.

The world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains – held at Alstom’s 90-acre Derby Litchurch Lane Works in August 2025 – secured the Project Team Award at the RailStaff Awards 2025, which took place in December.

A day earlier, the organisers of The Greatest Gathering were also given the Star Team Award at the 2025 Heart of Gold Awards

Meanwhile, the RailStaff Awards also recognised two Derby-based Alstom engineers, Charlotte Briers and Yasha Siddiqui.

Charlotte received the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, while Yasha was named Graduate of the Year.

Rob Whyte, managing director of Alstom UK and Ireland, said: “Winning multiple honours at this year’s RailStaff Awards is a fantastic achievement for Alstom and a real testament to the talent and dedication of our people.

“From graduate excellence to leadership in diversity and inclusion, these awards highlight the breadth of expertise and commitment that drives our success across the UK rail industry.”