Doha:Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has been awarded the "Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award" for occupational health and safety excellence by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), UK, for the year 2026. This marks the second consecutive year that Qatar Rail has received this recognition, highlighting its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across its operations.
According to Qatar News Agency, the RoSPA Awards have previously recognized Qatar Rail's achievements in health and safety. In 2017, Qatar Rail won three international awards from RoSPA for the Lusail Tram and the Doha Metro Gold and Green Lines. The Lusail Tram received the Gold Award for Health and Safety for the second consecutive year, while the Doha Metro Gold and Green Lines were awarded the Silver Award, and the main stations received the Guardian Angel Award.
In 2020, the Lusail Tram was awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal for winning the RoSPA Gold Award for five consecutive years from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, in 2025, Qatar Rail was honored with the "Prestigious RoSPA Gold Award" for occupational health and safety excellence, further establishing its reputation in the field.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), established in the United Kingdom over a century ago, is a leading authority in health and safety. Its annual awards program receives nearly 2,000 entries from around 60 countries, impacting millions of employees worldwide. The program is open to teams and organizations globally, underscoring the international prestige associated with these awards.