We’re winners

MTR Elizabeth line crowned Passenger Operator of the Year

The results are in, and MTR Elizabeth line has been crowned Passenger Operator of the Year in this year’s National Rail Awards.

The crème de la crème of rail awards, the National Rail Awards recognises the best in the industry, and Passenger Operator of the Year is the ultimate reward for the high performing team which has delivered exceptional results for London and the south east.

Mike Bagshaw, Managing Director of MTR Elizabeth line, said that the result is a massive achievement for all involved.

“When people think of the Elizabeth line, they think of brand new and ready to go, but there has been relentless work to deliver the end to end journey.

“A big shout out to everyone involved, particularly my MTREL colleagues and our partner, Transport for London. This award is shared with every single one of you.

“Of course, a big thank you to our customers. The 4.1 million passenger journeys each week shows a clear vote of confidence in the Elizabeth line,” Mike said.

In presenting the MTR Elizabeth line with this special award, the judges noted the challenges overcome by the operator in integrating three separate railways, and noted the strong leadership on display at London’s flagship operator.

A great award for a significant achievement.

2024

Spotlight Awards

Operator of the Year
Winner

Spotlight Awards

Training Excellence
Highly Commended

Spotlight Awards

Young Rail Professional – Scott McCloud
Shortlisted

Spotlight Awards

Delivering for the Customer
Shortlisted

Spotlight Awards

Best Use of Technology
Shortlisted

Rail Business Awards

Education & Training Excellence Award
Winner

Rail Business Awards

Rail Business of the Year
Winner

Rail Business Awards

Rail Team of the Year – Customer Experience
Winner

Rail Business Awards

Train Operator of the Year
Winner

2023

UK Customer Experience Awards

Best Business Change and Transformation
Silver

National Transport Awards

Rail Operator of the Year
Winner

Gold Award

TIDE Awards
Winner

National Rail Awards

Passenger Operator of the Year
Winner

Spotlight Awards

Corporate Social Responsibility
Winner

Rail Business Awards

Infrastructure Project and Station Excellence: Surface station improvements programme
Winner

Rail Business Awards

Judges Award
Winner

Golden Whistle Awards

Special award – Elizabeth line
Winner

Personnel Today Awards

HR Impact
Shortlisted

Personnel Today Awards

Health & Wellbeing Award – Smaller Employers & HR Impact Award
Shorlisted

Spotlight Awards

Best Use of Technology
Shortlisted

Spotlight Awards

Acting as One Team
Shortlisted

Railway Innovation Awards

Innovation award
Shortlisted

PFM Awards

Partners in Cleaning
Shortlisted

Rail Business Awards

Train Operator of the Year
High commended

Rail Business Awards

Rail Team of the Year: Train Service Delivery Team
High commended

Rail Business Awards

Customer Service Excellence
Highly commended

2022

National Rail Awards

Large station of the year – Paddington
Highly Commended

National Rail Awards

Medium station of the year – Abbey Wood
Highly Commended

Golden Spanners

Class 345s in the Second Generation new EMU category
Silver award

Golden Spanners

Class 315s in the Ex BR EMU category
Bronze Award

Rail Staff Awards

Richard Baker (Samaritans’ Lifesaver Award)
Highly Commended

Rail Staff Awards

Charlene Peirson (Customer Service Award)
Highly Commended

National Apprenticeships Awards

London Regional Winner
Winner

Customer Experience Awards 2022

Customers at the heart of everything
Highly Commended

2021

Modern Railways and the Institute of Rail Operators

Golden Whistle Award – Best On Time Performance
Highly Commended

National Rail Awards

Outstanding Personal Contribution: Rizwan Javed
Winner

National Rail Heritage Awards

National Railway Heritage Award for Operational Enhancement: West Ealing
Winner

Underground in Bloom

Garden of the year for mental health: West Ealing
Winner