Young Rail Professionals

Young Rail Professionals (YRP) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Into Rail Colouring Competition 2026, celebrating the creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm of young people across our communities.This year’s competition attracted a fantastic range of entries, with children showcasing their artistic talents through vibrant and thoughtful interpretations of rail and transport. The quality of submissions was exceptionally high, making the judging process both rewarding and challenging.

🏆 Competition Results

All entries were carefully reviewed by our judge, Aaron (YRP Chief Communications Officer), who considered creativity, originality, and overall presentation.

Winners:

Simran
Charis

Runners-up:

Jovan
Mollie
Arbish
Henry
Aida
Catherina
Nellie

Winners were awarded a £20 book token, while runners‑up each received a £10 book token in recognition of their fantastic efforts.

Celebrating Creativity

The Into Rail Colouring Competition forms part of YRP’s wider Into Rail initiative, which aims to inspire young people to explore the rail industry in a fun and accessible way. Through creative activities like this, we hope to:

Spark curiosity about how railways work
Highlight the diverse range of careers within the rail sector
Encourage creativity alongside STEM learning
Inspire the next generation of rail professionals

The artwork submitted this year truly reflected the imagination and potential of young minds, and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements. Click here to view this year’s fantastically creative entries.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the children who took part, parents and guardians for their support, and our judge, Aaron.

Your support has helped make this initiative a great success.