Why Attend

Join Qatar Rail for an exclusive one-hour webinar dedicated to their CIHT 2025 Decarbonisation Award winning entry.  You will learn about “Regenerative Propulsion in the Doha Metro: Converting Kinetic Energy to Electrical Energy” and how regenerative propulsion enhances sustainability, lowers operational costs, and builds a greener transport future for Qatar.

During this masterclass, you will:
-    Discover how Doha Metro’s regenerative braking technology captures and reuses kinetic energy, reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.

•  Learn from Qatar Rail’s journey in aligning rapid urbanisation with national sustainability goals.

• Understand the technical and strategic steps behind implementing a large-scale regenerative propulsion system in one of the world’s most modern metro networks.

• You will also gain insight into how cutting-edge transport technology can drive progress toward national Net Zero ambitions while improving operational efficiency and resilience.

About the webinar

The Regenerative Propulsion in the Doha Metro project represents a breakthrough in sustainable mobility, a major step toward energy-efficient, low-carbon public transport. By transforming the kinetic energy produced during braking into reusable electrical power, this initiative has achieved annual energy savings of over 50,000 MWh and reduced carbon emissions by 24,000+ tonnes each year.

Join us to discover how technology, strategy, and collaboration can work together to power the cities of tomorrow.

Who is the webinar for?

This webinar is open to all transport, engineering, and sustainability professionals, whether you are a CIHT Member, Partner Employee, or a non-member.

It will be of particular interest to:
·    Transport planners and engineers interested in energy-efficient systems
·    Sustainability leaders and policymakers focused on decarbonisation
·    Infrastructure professionals seeking insights into replicable green transit models

This webinar is free for all. 

Speakers

Giovanni Nacci, Head of Environment, Qatar Rail

Giovanni is a Chartered Environmentalist with 24 years’ experience in transport and infrastructure, including roles with Qatar Rail, Transport for London, the London Borough of Newham, and consultancy. Focused on making sustainability practical, effective, and impactful for organisations, communities and the environment.

Matthew Nicholson, Power Supply Manager, Qatar Rail

Matthew has over 25 years of international experience in consultancy and client-side roles, specialising in energy systems for railways and traction power. He has been based in Qatar since 2013.

Throughout his career in the railway and transportation sector, Matthew has led the design and implementation of numerous traction power projects, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. His project portfolio includes Qatar Rail’s Doha Metro Phase 1, London Underground’s Metropolitan, Circle and District Line substation power upgrades, and UAE’s Masdar City’s Personal and Freight Rapid Transport systems — the world’s first fossil-free urban transport network.

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