The ceremony was held on Tuesday, 6th December, and HRH The Duke of Gloucester presented awards to winners in 12 categories out of 51 entries from across the rail industry.

Network Rail won the Greater Anglia Award for Best Overall Entry in this year’s competition for its careful restoration and modification of the platform canopies at Kettering station by ensuring their safe integration following the electrification of the lines through the station.

At both Kettering and Wellingborough stations, Network Rail worked closely with the Railway Heritage Trust on a £2.5m scheme to restore their platform canopies. This included restoring historical detail that had been lost from their original features, such as the finials, filigree gable ends, and repairs to the columns and roofs.

Colin Ramshall, Senior Portfolio Manager for Network Rail’s East Midlands Route, said: “This is fantastic news for both of these stations on the Midland Main Line and it is great for our teams to get recognition for what they have achieved.

“The package of improvements at Kettering and Wellingborough included the restoration of the historic Victorian canopies which was delivered sympathetically to retain their original character. The scheme was well-received by passengers and the local community and these accolades from the National Railway Heritage awards really acknowledge this.”