Doha Metro project wins top international award

Qatar’s portfolio of prestigious achievements continues to grow with accolade after accolade.

Adding to the list of its list of international recognitions, the country’s fascinating Doha Metro project has won the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) International Award 2020.

CIHT recognizes outstanding examples of highways and transportation infrastructure or services from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland.

According to a statement by Qatar Rail, Doha Metro secured the award after being shortlisted alongside mega projects in the US, Africa, Asia the Balkans.

The CIHT Awards welcomed international projects for the first time last year, making Doha Metro the first project in the region to collect this esteemed award.

.@CIHTUK awarded the Doha Metro the International Project of the Year Award 2020, one of many other previously awarded accreditations which showcase #Qatar's world-class railway system.@qrc_official pic.twitter.com/jU82dS0qgV

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) July 18, 2020

The panel of judges for the Award acknowledged the Doha Metro project for seeking excellence through each phase of its development (from the beginning until the final implementation and execution).

Among the noteworthy aspects particularly mentioned by the judges of the award were, Qatar’s clearly articulated vision for an integrated transport network coupled with Qatar Rail’s well-thought-out planning and design, effective engagement and communication with stakeholders, and successful delivery on performance measures.

In terms of the project infrastructure, the judges recognized the Doha Metro for its originality and innovation, the use of environmental and sustainable practices, the evident employee and user safety standards, as well as clear benefits to the industry and society.

The judges were also impressed with the quality of execution, with the architectural design and the use of materials and technologies, the speediness of project delivery, and with the overall positive internal and external feedback, the project has received.

The Doha Metro receives the Chartered Institute of Highways &Transportation (CIHT) International Award 2020. This achievement compliments previously awarded accreditations & it's a testament to our ongoing commitment toward providing a world-class railway system pic.twitter.com/auwrl8TwtQ

— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) July 18, 2020

"The Doha Metro is a state-of-the-art, best-in-class automated rail network. It forms the backbone of Qatar’s integrated public transport system, promoting usage of public transport in the country and a key ingredient in the accomplishment of Qatar National Vision 2030," the Qatar Rail statement highlighted.

"The Doha Metro is set to revolutionize the way people move around Doha and its suburbs. Sustainable design, construction, and operations have been incorporated throughout the Metro network, achieving industry-leading GSAS 5-Star and LEED Gold awards.

"This achievement complements previously awarded accreditation and it is testament to Qatar Rail's ongoing commitment toward providing a world-class railway system in Qatar."

Since its inception, Qatar Rail has garnered several awards, "celebrating its dedication to achieving the highest standards in architectural design, technology, safety, environment, and sustainability".

"This award is further affirmation from an esteemed jury of the true magnitude of its achievements and dedication to delivery at the highest international standards," Qatar Rail said.

Founded in 1930, the CIHT is a non-profit, UK-based organization with internal affiliations.

The Qatar Group, founded in January 2012, is the focus of CIHT in the Middle East Region.

CIHT is the leading voice of the highways and transportation infrastructure profession.

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Source: QNA

Cover Image Credit: Twitter/@qrc_official