Delhi Metro captivated attendees at the Urban Mobility India Expo in Gandhinagar, bagging the top prize in the Exhibitor Category. Highlights included live demos of driverless train operations, a 3D metro model, and a hands-on driving simulator. Showcasing its operational scale and advanced technology, DMRC impressed both national and international delegates.
Introduction to the Expo and DMRC’s Participation: Overview of DMRC’s presence at the Urban Mobility India Expo in Gandhinagar. Background on the expo’s importance, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Highlights from Inauguration Day: Visit from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, to the DMRC stall. Demonstration of driverless train operations and introduction to the high-speed Airport Express Line (120 km/h).
Ministerial Engagement and Recognition:
- Interaction with Hon’ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal.
- Briefing by DMRC MD Dr. Vikas Kumar on operational and technological milestones.
- The Minister’s experience with the train driving simulator and appreciation of DMRC’s extensive network.
Award Recognition: DMRC awarded first prize in the Best Exhibitor category at the expo’s valedictory function.
Interactive and Technological Displays: Driving simulator and dynamic network maps engaging visitors. 3D model of DMRC’s driverless technology as a vision for future urban mobility.
DMRC’s Operational Scale: Highlight of DMRC’s extensive 393 km network, with over 60 lakh daily passenger journeys.
Conclusion:
The Delhi Metro’s impressive exhibit at the Urban Mobility India Expo highlighted its technological advancements and commitment to future-ready transit solutions. Winning the Best Exhibitor award, DMRC demonstrated its pioneering role in urban mobility, underscoring its impact on sustainable transportation for India’s rapidly evolving cities.
Source: DMRC – Press Release | Images Credit: DMRC
