Following the recent success of ALBUM members being shortlisted across the routeone Awards 2026, there is even more cause for celebration as operators and individuals from across the association have once again been recognised at the National Transport Awards 2026.
The National Transport Awards celebrate organisations and individuals that are delivering high-quality, sustainable and customer-focused transport services, recognising those who are setting the standard for the industry.
The full list of ALBUM nominees is:
Best Bus Service
- Blackpool Transport – Lytham Line Service 11
- Grant Palmer – Jo Service
- McGill’s Bus Group – McGill’s Midland Bluebird Service 38 (Falkirk to Stirling)
- Reading Buses – Windsor Express
- Transdev Keighley Bus Company – The SHUTTLE 662
Design, Engineering & Construction Project of the Year
- Preston Bus – Preston Bus Depot Redevelopment
Campaign of the Year
- Blackpool Transport – Festive Family Saver
Best Alliance / Collaboration of the Year
- Lothian Buses & Police Scotland
Frontline Employee / Community Champion of the Year
- McGill’s Bus Group – Pummy Hadebe, Bus Driver
Woman of the Year
- Lothian Group – Sarah Boyd
Bus Operator of the Year
- Blackpool Transport
- Diamond Bus North West
- Lothian Buses
- Reading Buses
- Transdev Keighley Bus Company
Tram Operator of the Year
- Blackpool Transport
- Edinburgh Trams (Lothian Group)
We wish all shortlisted operators and individuals the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating with members at the National Transport Awards later this year.