Twentieth annual awards event highlights industry innovations
RAIL EVOLUTION SHOWCASING THE UK’S RAIL CONSULTANCY PROJECTS FOR 2017 AND BEYOND
Projects large and small featured in a strong field of entries for the 2017 Railway Industry Innovation Awards. Now in their 20th year, the awards are the longest-standing scheme in the industry. The presentations were made at a meeting of the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club held at the Paddington Hilton on Friday 23 June.
The guest of honour and keynote speaker was Mark Carne, chief executive of Network Rail, and Roger Ford, industry and technology editor of Modern Railways, was compere for the awards. As in previous years, prizes were presented in seven categories, with Highly Commended certificates for the other shortlisted entries.
ORDSALL TAKES TOP PRIZE
The Major Projects award recognises a significant scheme which looms large on the national scene but also displays commendable innovation. This year’s winner was the Ordsall Chord in Manchester, delivered by the Northern Hub Alliance.
The Ordsall Chord is at the heart of the £1 billion ‘Great North Rail Project’. When open in December, it will provide a direct link between Manchester’s three main line stat…
