DMRC partners with BEML to strengthen Metro rail projects in India, overseas

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and BEML Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in Metro rail projects in India and abroad.
The partnership focuses on identifying, bidding for, and executing projects by combining BEML’s rolling stock manufacturing strength with DMRC’s expertise in metro system execution and operations, a DMRC spokesperson said on Thursday.

The MoU was signed by Dr. P K Garg, Director (Business Development), DMRC and Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Director (Rail & Metro), BEML Ltd on Wednesday at Metro Bhawan here in the presence of Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC and Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director of BEML and other senior officers of DMRC and BEML.

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Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director/DMRC described the agreement as a historic collaboration between two leading Indian entities, emphasising its potential to significantly enhance urban mobility systems in India and abroad.

He highlighted the importance of developing indigenous propulsion systems and Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Shantanu Roy CMD/BEML stated that the association with DMRC would further strengthen BEML’s presence in the rail and metro sector as DMRC has been World class in its services.

He also informed about BEML’s coach supply to DMRC since inception with best service outputs. BEML’s capabilities in manufacturing rolling stock, combined with DMRC’s expertise in the execution and operation of metro systems, would enable the two organisations to offer comprehensive, competitive, and globally benchmarked solutions.

With this partnership, both organisations aim to align their technical and commercial strengths to deliver robust solutions, while contributing to India’s expanding global presence in metro rail infrastructure.