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(Continued from Page 1) With regard to the project infrastructure, the judges awarded the Doha Metro for its originality and innovation; the use of environmental and sustainable practices; the demonstrable employee and user safety standards; and the demonstrable benefits to the industry and society. The judges were also impressed with the quality of execution; the architectural design and the use of materials and technologies; the speediness of project delivery; and the overall positive internal and external feedback the project has received. Since inception, Qatar Rail has been a recipient of several awards celebrating its dedication to achieving the highest standards in architectural design, technology, safety, environment protection and sustainability. This award is further affirmation from an esteemed jury of the true magnitude of its achievements and dedication to the highest international standards. The Doha Metro is a state-of-the art, best-in-class automated rail network. Doha Metro forms the backbone of Qatar’s integrated public transport system promoting usage of public transport system in the country and a key ingredient of Qatar National Vision 2030. It is set to revolutionise the way people move around Doha and its suburbs. Sustainable design, construction and operations has been incorporated throughout the metro network achieving industry leading GSAS 5-Star and LEED Gold awards. This achievement compliments previously awarded accreditation and is testament to Qatar Rail’s ongoing commitment toward providing a world-class railway system in Qatar. Founded in 1930, The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation is a UK-based non-profit organisation.
