At Middle East Rail, the biggest specialist exposition for transport technology in the Middle East, Kapsch CarrierCom was awarded "Best Communications Provider to the Railway Industry".

Each year, the Middle East Rail Awards recognise the industry's pioneers in the Middle East and present them with awards at a gala evening. The most outstanding contributions to the development of rail traffic in the Middle East are presented and celebrated here. Companies often look to Middle East Rail Award winners when choosing their suppliers, as these are known for being the innovators of the industry.

Industry experts vote Kapsch CarrierCom

The prices cover eight categories in which the industry's wide range of players, such as train operators, transport authorities, governments, solution providers and individual train experts are awarded. The jury consists of industry experts, who first prepare a shortlist and then evaluate nominations due to specific criteria.

The jury is made up of Ismael Fernandez Mejia, president of ISOCARP, V.G. Ramakrishnan, Senior Director for Transport at Frost and Sullivan, Ulrich Koegler, partner at Booz & Co. and Anthony Pearce, Director General of the International Road Federation. Criteria for conferring the "Best Communications Provider to the Rail Industry" award include reliability of digital wireless train communication and its seamless coverage.