DMRC won first prize in exhibitor category at Urban Mobility India Expo

Delhi Metro won the first prize in the exhibitor category at the Urban Mobility India Expo in Gandhinagar, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

In a statement, the corporation said, “Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) made a significant impact at the Urban Mobility India Expo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat this year, captivating visitors with its cutting-edge achievements in the field of urban transport. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organizes the exhibition every year.”

The exhibition, which concluded on Sunday after opening last Friday, featured exhibition stands from Metro rail companies across the country and was attended by national and international delegates.

DMRC Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Communications Anuj Dayal said, “On the inaugural day last Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the DMRC booth where he was received by DMRC Managing Director Dr. Vikas Kumar and showcased the advanced technologies of the Delhi Metro.”

He added that highlights of the visit included a live demonstration of the operation of a driverless metro train and an in-depth look at India’s only high-speed airport express line, which reaches an impressive speed of 120 kmph.

“Manohar Lal, Union Minister of MoHUA also visited the exhibition on Sunday and was briefed by Dr Kumar about the various operational and technological features of the Delhi Metro system. The Minister had first-hand experience of driving a metro train on a simulator at the DMRC exhibition and appreciated DMRC’s presence throughout when he was briefed about the vast metro network in Delhi-NCR,” the statement said.

Moreover, at the valedictory ceremony on Sunday, Delhi Metro was also awarded the first prize in the Best Exhibitor category by the minister. “The standout feature that attracted significant attention to the DMRC booth was the driving simulator, which gives visitors an immersive experience of driving a metro train,” Dayal said, adding that visitors were keenly interested in the dynamic network maps designed to test their knowledge in various areas. metro routes.

The statement further said that the detailed 3D model showcasing DMRC’s driverless metro technology captured the imagination of the participants as they explored what the future path of urban travel solutions represents.