The top four nominees for each category are below:
Design Innovation of the Year
- Lantal, Grammer, N+P, Sekisui Kydex - The Nordstern Seating System
- Tricon Design - Bike Rack
- Nose Design - FLIRT Nordic Express
- EAO - Clean Touch Coating
We are delighted to announce that the winners of Design Innovation of the Year is...
The Nordstern Seating System - Lantal, Grammer, N+P, Sekisui Kydex
Grammer’s innovative modular magnesium seat structure technology enables the leap towards real passenger-centric design, making any interior both accessible and inclusive. Instead of relying on voluminous foams in the backrest, the magnesium system utilizes sustainable thermoplastics from SEKISUI KYDEX and comfortable MESH fiber seat covers from Lantal. While this facilitates circularity, different layouts and configurations are also made possible. Depending on the individual use case, the seats can provide more comfort, privacy, and safety while using the same space as traditional seat decks.
Project Collaboration of the Year
- OEBB - Nightjet trains
- Almadesign, Lda - IRIS Concept Company
- Lantal,Grammer,N+P,Sekisui Kydex - Nordstern seating
- Nexus/Tyne & Wear - New Fleet
We are delighted to announce that the winners of Project Collaboration of the Year is...
Nightjet trains - OEBB
OEBB Austrian Federal Railways worked in close collaboration with PriestmanGoode and Siemens Mobility on the design and manufacture of a new generation of Nightjet trains that set a new benchmark with more choice, privacy and greater comfort for all passengers travelling overnight. Technological Innovation of the Year
- netwiss OG - TrainOptimzer
- Camira - NitroPhlam365
- Brightline - SpaceX’s Starlink system
- DCA Design International - Active Comfort System
We are delighted to announce that the winners of Technological Innovation of the Year is...
netwiss OG
TrainOptimzer® software is based on over twenty years of research and development in the field of passenger behaviour in rail vehicles and builds on data from over 400k passengers, making the actual behaviour of rail passengers in vehicles available for a realistic simulation for the first time. With the help of TrainOptimizer®, any vehicle layout can be checked and optimised in terms of dwell time, luggage accommodation and seat availability with just a few clicks.
Concept of the Year
- Teague - Roam America
- Grammer AG - GRAMMER Nordstern
- OMER - Dolce Vita Train
- zweigrad GmbH & Co KG - IdeasTrain
We are delighted to announce that the winners of Concept of the Year is...Roam America - Teague
Our concept began by asking our team of futurists and designers: How would rail travel look and feel if it were designed to center human needs, inclusivity, and accessibility?
Roam America is our vision for transforming long-haul passenger rail travel in the U.S. Roam supports the next generation of travelers with a means to live and work while simultaneously exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse communities that define America.
New Cabin of the Year
- Neomind/DB Regio AG - The 'Train of Ideas'
- OEBB - Nightjet trains
- Nose Design - FLIRT Nordic Express
- Siemens Mobility - The new Berlin S-Bahn fleet
We are delighted to announce that the winners of New Cabin of the Year is...The 'Train of Ideas' - Neomind/DB Regio AG
'The 'Train of Ideas' by DB Regio Südostbayernbahn has been operational since July 2023. Our team believes in the importance of testing ideas in the real world, which is why we have taken on the challenge of bringing as many features from the first idea train as possible into a real double-decker coach.
Rail Cabin of the Year
- PriestmanGoode,Via Rail,Siemens Mobility - Corridor Fleet
- DB Regio AG - IdeasTrain
- Talgo-Systra - Metrolink
- Stadler Rail,HEAG Mobile - TINA tram
We are delighted to announce that the winners of Rail Cabin of the Year is...Corridor Fleet - PriestmanGoode,Via Rail,Siemens Mobility
VIA Rail Canada’s new Corridor Fleet sets a new standard in passenger rail experience that’s unparalleled, fully accessible and barrier-free. The recent introduction of the 32 trains marked a new era for passenger rail service on the Windsor - Québec City corridor, which served over 4.7 million passengers in 2019, representing 96% of VIA Rail’s ridership pre-pandemic. It is also one of the most environmentally friendly fleets in North America.