On this occasion, DMRC’s Managing Director Dr. Vikas Kumar and Dr. Shalini Singh, President, DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation, along with other senior officials were present. Ms. Rupa Nandy, Head of UITP, India, also graced the event.

To observe the occasion, DMRC organized a special train ride for about 100 children from the NGO Jan Parivartan. This initiative helped the young participants understand the benefits of public transport and encouraged them to adopt sustainable travel habits. Following the train ride, the children gathered at Metro Bhawan to take part in a drawing competition on the theme “Public Transport for a Better Tomorrow.” The competition inspired creativity while reinforcing the importance of environmentally friendly commuting options.

Adding to the vibrancy of the occasion, college students from Jesus and Mary College and Lady Hardinge Medical College performed street plays in front of these young children, highlighting the importance of public transport. Their performances served as a dynamic medium to engage the children directly and reinforce the message of sustainable travel in an interactive and memorable way.

In addition, digital banners were displayed across metro stations. These banners emphasized the importance of public transport and reminded commuters of their role in reducing congestion, pollution, and carbon emissions. Announcements regarding the same are also being made at all metro stations this week.

Through these initiatives, DMRC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting UITP’s vision of a better tomorrow. By engaging children, students, and commuters alike, the day inspired citizens to embrace public transport as a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable mode of travel.

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The Park Street RSS was originally constructed in 2010 during Phase‑2 of the Delhi Metro to supply power to the DMRC Airport Line and Line‑6 (Violet Line). During 2021–22, the facility was dismantled to facilitate the construction of the Central Vista Project. Reconstruction of a new RSS commenced in 2023 on alternate land provided by CPWD, culminating to its completion in December 2025, duly accounting for the power requirement of the Central-Vista Metro line from Indraprastha to R K Ashram Marg.

All major existing electrical equipment has been re‑erected and commissioned, including 66 kV Power transformers, 66 kV GIS panels, 33 kV panels, and 25 kV GIS panels. The new combined RSS will supply power to the Metro Trains and Stations of Airport Line, Line‑6, and further, Additional 25 kV feeders are provided for Traction Power requirements of upcoming Central Vista Metro Line (Indraprastha to R K Ashram Marg) under its Phase-5A Expansion Project.

The new RSS facility has been constructed as per the latest standards, incorporating an upgraded Substation Automation System, Energy‑efficient VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) Air‑conditioning and LED lighting. Advanced safety measures include Automatic Fire Protection Systems for transformers protection and Electrical Panels, including a fully Addressable fire alarm system to ensure operational reliability.

The new RSS has been designed in line with Green Building compliance standards, and a certification has been applied for it. In addition, a Solar Roof top power system is planned to further enhance sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of operations.

The completion of the Park Street RSS under the Central Vista Project of GOI marks another step in DMRC’s commitment to modern, safe, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring reliable power supply for Delhi Metro’s expanding network.

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TiHAN is a Technology Innovation Hub established under the Department of Science and Technology’s National Mission on Cyber Physical Systems, focusing on the development of autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems for ground vehicles, robots, unmanned aerial vehicles and other autonomous platforms. The MoU was signed by Shri Shobhan Chaudhuri, Advisor (R&D), DMRC, and Dr. Santosh Reddy, Hub Executive Officer, TiHAN, in the presence of Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRCL, Shri Manuj Singhal, Director (Infrastructure), other DMRC directors, and senior faculty members from IIT Hyderabad, including Prof. Malla Reddy and Prof. P. Rajalakshmi.

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The MOU was signed by Sh. Shobhan Chaudhuri Advisor / R&D from DMRC and Dr. Santosh Reddy Hub Executive Officer, TiHAN from IIT/Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. Vikas Kumar, MD/DMRCL along with Shri. Manuj Singhal Director / Infrastructure and other Directors from DMRC side and Prof. Malla Reddy, Dean/Innovation and Prof. P. Rajalakshmi from IIT/Hyderabad.

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As part of these drives, a number of specific activities are being taken up to ensure decrease in dust levels inside construction sites, removal of road dust from the surrounding roads,  removal of garbage from footpaths and road medians etc.

As part of this activity, a drive was conducted today between Azadpur and Ashok Vihar, where a number of activities such as a cleanliness drive, restoration of damaged footpaths, restoration and beautification of road medians, repair of nearby roads was taken up by DMRC. Delhi Metro’s engineers inspected the construction sites as well as the surrounding roads thoroughly and ensured that all construction materials were properly covered and the wheel wash facilities for outgoing vehicles were in working condition.

More such drives are being conducted across Delhi Metro’s sites taking into consideration the challenges posed by increasing pollution levels in the national capital. These drives are being conducted in addition to a number of measures already taken up by DMRC to handle the issue of pollution.

About 19 kilometres of city roads are under DMRC’s temporary jurisdiction currently. These roads have been taken over by DMRC to facilitate Metro construction work in the vicinity. These roads have already been repaired by DMRC to ensure that they do not contribute to any further pollution in the city.

In total, over a hundred anti-smog guns have been installed at the construction sites, stations and office buildings to decrease dust levels. Daily inspections are being conducted by DMRC’s Environment depart to ensure that all environmental norms are adequately followed.

Delhi’s Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta has directed all agencies to ensure that all norms regarding the protection of environment are strictly adhered to. DMRC is also committed to following the norms with all seriousness and ensure complete compliance.

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This tunnelling work between the Pulbangash and Sadar Bazar stations was especially challenging, as trains on the busy Red Line above were not halted for even a single day, even as the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) carefully constructed the tunnel below the elevated viaduct on which trains were operational. Moreover, the Red Line viaduct here stands on open foundations with a balanced cantilever span. Tunnelling beneath such a structure required extraordinary engineering precautions to ensure its safety.

A number of measures were taken by DMRC’s engineers to achieve this feat. Some of them are mentioned below:

•          Extensive Ground Strengthening Around the Existing Pier: A detailed strategy was adopted to strengthen the area around the pier of the Red Line. A grouting programme called TAM (Tube-a-Manchette) was implemented. As per this technology, 180 TAM boreholes were arranged around the pier. After that, high-strength cement grouting was done to stabilise the soil, fill the voids and in the process, increase the load-bearing capacity. In addition, it was also ensured that all possibilities of settlement of soil during tunnelling were eliminated.

•          World Class Instrumentation and Real Time Monitoring: Elaborate instrumentation was deployed during the tunnelling work to monitor ground movement, pier behaviour, and building safety on a real-time basis. Some of these equipment were Surface Settlement Markers, Deep Inclinometers, Building Settlement Points, Pier Tilt Meters and Load Cells, Automatic Total Station (ATC).

Specialised personnel were deployed round the clock to monitor the readings of these advanced equipment.  All parameters remained well within permissible limits during the entire operation.

The construction of the downline tunnel on this section has now been completed. Work on the up-line tunnel is in progress with the same level of precautions and monitoring.  This was an extremely critical construction work since the Red Line, on average, carries about seven lakh passengers every day. Any disruption to the movement of trains on this line would have caused tremendous inconvenience to the people.

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DMRC organised an essay writing competition exclusively for its tribal employees, followed by a Nukkad Natak highlighting the life and struggles of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The employees participated with great enthusiasm, reflecting their deep engagement with the spirit of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. The closing ceremony witnessed the distribution of prizes to the winners, while all participants were awarded certificates of participation in recognition of their commitment and involvement.

Throughout the year, DMRC conducted a series of activities dedicated to its tribal employees as part of the celebrations. An education and skill development lecture was organised to highlight the life of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, focusing on his unwavering resolve towards India’s freedom movement and his dedication to protecting the motherland. In addition, a special train ride was organised for tribal children from across the country during the Republic Day celebrations, offering them a unique experience of Delhi Metro’s services.

Further, DMRC encouraged creativity and cultural expression among the younger generation by organising an art competition for the children of its tribal employees. These initiatives collectively underscored DMRC’s commitment to honouring the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda while promoting inclusivity, education, and cultural pride among its tribal employees and their families. DMRC also paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda through a social media post on the occasion of his birth anniversary on the 15th November 2025.

DMRC continues to engage in initiatives that celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage while fostering employee development and community participation.

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This award will be formally conferred upon DMRC during the quinquennial conference ACECON, scheduled to be held in December 2025 in Hyderabad.

The Maujpur–Majlis Park corridor is a key component of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV expansion and serves as an extension of the existing Pink Line. Upon completion, it will mark a significant milestone by becoming India’s first circular ring metro line, enhancing connectivity and urban mobility across the capital.

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During the visit, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), briefed the delegation on the metro’s technological advancements, safety systems, and sustainable practices. The visit highlighted Delhi Metro’s role as a model of modern urban transport and its contribution to India’s commitment to sustainable and efficient public mobility.

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