Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has earned the ‘Highly Commended Award’ under the ‘Worldwide Operator of the Year’ category at the 2024 Global Light Rail Awards.
The awarding ceremony, which took place in London, gathered around 500 delegates from over 110 leading companies worldwide. Representatives from Qatar Rail’s senior management team accepted the prestigious award.
Among the sixteen categories of The Global Light Rail Awards, Qatar Rail shines under the ‘Worldwide Operator of the Year’ as the top three finalists.
The award highlights the company’s commitment to providing world-class, sustainable transportation services, as well as Qatar Rail’s efforts to reinforce its position as a key player in modern and advanced railway systems. The achievement also solidifies its status as a leading rail service operator on both regional and global scales.
The recognition also reflects the excellent performance of Qatar Rail’s transport networks, the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram, which provides transportation solutions to contribute to the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Rail is committed to improving the public transportation system in Qatar, ensuring integrated travel experience across prime destinations in Doha.
This recognition follows a series of achievements by Qatar Rail over the past years. The company has exceptional performance, customer service, and excellent safety record. Additionally, Qatar Rail has contributed to some of the major events hosted by Qatar, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Moreover, the award highlights the company’s efforts to developing top-tier transport infrastructure, to employ cutting-edge technologies to offer a seamless and reliable travel experience for both residents and visitors.
The Global Light Rail Awards, an annual event held in the City of London by the publishers of the renowned magazine ‘Tramways and Urban Transit’, is a flagship awarding ceremony that recognizes excellence and innovation in the light rail sector all over the world.
