[3] The European Railway Award honours outstanding political and technical achievements in the development of economically and environmentally sustainable rail transport.
The award includes prize money, which is donated to the charitable organizations of the laureates’ choice.
The jury consists of CEOs of rail companies and other stakeholders from the transport sector.
[7] The political award was given to personalities who have contributed to the development of economically and environmentally sustainable rail transport in their countries and in Europe.
The Technical Award was given to personalities who have contributed to the design of breakthrough solutions and technologies in the rail sector.