The UIC Railway Station Awards 2025 and TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards 2025 are now open for submissions! Organised by the International Union of Railways (UIC), these awards recognise outstanding railway operator-led projects, initiatives, and strategies that are shaping the future of sustainable and passenger-friendly railways.
UIC Railway Station Awards 2025
Celebrating innovation in station design, operation, and their integration into urban life
Created by the UIC Station Managers Global Group (SMGG), the Railway Station Awards 2025 honour best practices that redefine station planning and management, with a special focus on improving the station’s role within its urban environment, as well as the passenger experience.
Award categories:
1. Station & Urban Design
2. Facility Management & Operation
3. Retail & Commercial Affairs
4. Small Stations
Apply now – UIC Railway Station Awards
TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards 2025
Recognising leadership in enhancing the rail tourism experience
Created by the UIC RailTourism Group of Experts (TopRail) and based on the innovative Tourist-Friendly Classification and Categorisation System, the TopRail Tourism-Friendly Awards celebrate excellence in tourism-focused railway services and infrastructure, underlining rail’s role as a sustainable and immersive mode of transport.
Award categories:
1. Tourist-Friendly Rolling Stock & On-Board Service – Short Distance
2. Tourist-Friendly Rolling Stock & On-Board Service – Long Distance
3. Tourist-Friendly Railway Line
4. Tourist-Friendly Small Station
5. Tourist-Friendly Large/Main Station
6. Tourist-Friendly Station Lounge
7. Best Rail Tourism Initiative or Product
Apply now – TopRail Tourism-Friendly Awards
Who can apply?
Open to all UIC members. There is no fee to apply for either award.
Deadline: 1 May 2025
Awards ceremony: 8 July 2025, during the High-Speed Rail Congress in Beijing, China
Join us in celebrating the innovative ideas and transformative projects that are redefining stations and rail tourism for the future, and recognise the people, projects, and services making a difference in the rail industry.
