Golden Whistle Awards 2027
Across the rail sector, extraordinary people are working hard, helping others, and going above and beyond every day.
The Golden Whistle Awards celebrate the hard work and collaborative spirit driving the UK rail industry. From individual excellence to exceptional team efforts, these nominees are reshaping rail operations and driving continuous improvement. Their work exemplifies the highest standards of safety, innovation, and efficiency that are essential to the sector’s success.
The winners of the 2027 Golden Whistle Awards will be announced at the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club’s Golden Whistle Award ceremony on 5th March 2027. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of all the shortlisted nominees!
Event date: 5th March 2027
Event venue: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA
Award Categories
Golden Whistles are presented across a range of performance areas:
• Best Operational Performance, T-3 MAA – Inter-city TOCs
• Best Operational Performance, T-3 MAA – London and South East TOCs
• Best Operational Performance, T-3 MAA – Regional TOCs
• Best at Minimising Cancellations – Inter-city TOCs
• Best at Minimising Cancellations – London and South East TOCs
• Best at Minimising Cancellations – Regional TOCs
• Freight performance – Large FOCs
• Freight performance – Small FOCs
• Minimising delay minutes – Network Rail Routes
• London Underground Line performance
• Irish Rail performance
• Outstanding Operator/Operating Team
• Outstanding Intervention
• Special Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
Most categories are judged from industry-compiled data and do not require entry submissions.
Nominations are invited in the Outstanding Operator / Operating Team category to recognise individuals, teams or operating interventions who have gone above and beyond. Winners will receive a Gold Whistle, with Silver and Highly Commended awards also presented.
How to Nominate
Do you know an exceptional operator, team or intervention which deserves to be recognised?
Nominate now for Golden Whistle 2027
Nominations close 18 December 2026.
This event is run by Modern Railways. For further details about the event, including how to attend, visit the Modern Railways website.
