London: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won the ‘Highly Commended Award’ under the ‘Worldwide Operator of the Year’ category at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, marking the second consecutive year that the company has received this recognition.
According to Qatar News Agency, representatives of Qatar Rail’s senior management team received the award during the Global Light Rail Awards ceremony held in London, UK, with the participation of major international companies operating in the field of light rail operation, maintenance, and management of light rail systems.
This award reaffirms Qatar Rail’s commitment to delivering world-class and sustainable transport services, while also consolidating its position as a leading operator of advanced railway systems at both the regional and international levels, Qatar Rail said in a press release.
On this occasion, Chief of Service Delivery at Qatar Rail Eng. Abdulla Saif Al Sulaiti said: ‘Winning this award is a testament to the outstanding performance of Qatar Rail’s networks, including the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram, which provide efficient mobility solutions that support advancing sustainability and urban development in Doha, Lusail, and their surrounding areas.”
“The award also reflects the significant efforts made by the company to support an integrated and sustainable public transport system in the State of Qatar,’ Al Sulaiti added.
The recognition comes in the wake of a series of operational achievements by Qatar Rail, in areas such as operational performance, customer service excellence, safety record, and sustainability, as well as the company’s major contribution to the success of large-scale national and international events. Since its launch in May 2019, the Doha Metro has carried over 250 million passengers, while Lusail Tram celebrated in early August the milestone of transporting more than 10 million passengers since the start of its operations in January 2022.
The Global Light Rail Awards, organized annually by the publishers of the international monthly magazine Tramways and Urban Transit, is considered one of the most prominent awards in the public transport sector worldwide, celebrating innovation and excellence in the operation and development of railway systems.