{
  "id": 13932483,
  "title": "Qatar Rail wins 'Worldwide Operator of the Year' at Global Light Rail Awards 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/qatar-rail-wins-worldwide-operator-of-the-year-at-global-light-rail-13932483",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:24:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/10/2026/qatar-rail-wins-worldwide-operator-of-the-yearat-global-light-rail-awards-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Qatar Railways Company, known as Qatar Rail, has been honored with the title of \"Worldwide Operator of the Year\" at the Global Light Rail Awards 2026. The accolade is a recognition of the company's impressive performance, focusing on safety, efficiency, exceptional service, customer satisfaction, and dedication to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement in both the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks.\n\nDuring the award ceremony in London, Qatar Rail's CEO, Jassim Mohammed Al Ansari, accepted the prize alongside senior management. In his remarks, Al Ansari highlighted the significance of the award, stating that it elevates Qatar Rail's position among the world's top rail operators, acknowledging the hard work of his teams and partners. He affirmed the company's commitment to operational excellence, safety, and service quality, emphasizing that the success of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks reflects Qatar's rail progress and efficiency.\n\nAl Ansari also acknowledged the responsibility that comes with this global recognition, vowing to keep innovating, enhance customer experiences, invest in local talent, and strengthen partnerships. These priorities are aimed at supporting the continuous development of Qatar's rail network and aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030.\n\nEng. Ahmad Mohammed Al Saleh, Chief of Service Delivery at Qatar Rail, added that the award underscores the company's emphasis on operational safety, preparedness, and customer service. Utilizing smart technologies and modern management approaches, Qatar Rail managed to keep Metro and Tram services uninterrupted under various conditions, even during large-scale events like the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. He emphasized the company's capacity to deliver secure, reliable, and world-class transport services consistently, regardless of operational challenges.\n\nThe award is a continuation of Qatar Rail's commendations, previously receiving a \"Highly Commended\" recognition in the same category in 2024 and 2025. Winning the top award in 2026 signifies a substantial improvement in the company's operational performance. The Global Light Rail Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and best practices in the light rail and public transportation sectors, offering 17 categories, with Qatar Rail receiving the \"Worldwide Operator of the Year\" award.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company, Qatar Rail, has been named 'Worldwide Operator of the Year' at the Global Light Rail Awards 2026. The award recognizes the company’s resilience and operational efficiency, world-class safety and service performance, outstanding customer experience, and commitment to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Qatar Rail wins \"Worldwide Operator of the Year” at Global Light Rail Awards 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/qatar-rail-wins-worldwide-operator-of-the-year-at-global-light-rail",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:16:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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