The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) showcased its global ambitions at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, highlighting its capabilities as an international metro-rail consultancy. Indian Ambassador to Spain Jayant N Khobragade visited the DMRC booth, where officials outlined the organisation's expertise in delivering end-to-end metro solutions from design and construction to operations and maintenance. The event, a leading platform for sustainable urban development, drew participants from over 100 countries. DMRC's participation underscored India's growing role in global urban mobility discussions and marked a key step in its evolution from a national operator to a global player in sustainable transit consultancy.
Earlier this week, the DMRC took part in the Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, over several days. Indian Ambassador to Spain Jayant N Khobragade visited the DMRC booth, where he was briefed by Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications) Anuj Dayal on the organisation's initiatives. The Ambassador appreciated DMRC's efforts in extending its expertise and consultancy services beyond India, reflecting its growing reputation in the mass-transit sector.
A DMRC spokesperson mentioned that the corporation's participation in this global event aimed to position it as a consultancy capable of offering end-to-end solutions for metro-rail development projects worldwide. The spokesperson emphasised that DMRC's objective was to demonstrate its ability to deliver integrated metro-rail systems - from design and construction to operations and maintenance - tailored to diverse global requirements.
The Smart City Expo World Congress is among the most prominent international events dedicated to sustainable urban development. It attracts city planners, policymakers, and technology innovators from more than 100 countries, who convene to discuss trends and innovations shaping the future of urban living and transport. DMRC's involvement underscored India's growing contribution to global dialogues on sustainable urban mobility and smart infrastructure.
DMRC's participation in the international forum marks an important step in its transition from being a national operator to an international metro-rail consultancy. By showcasing its operational and technical capabilities on a global stage, the organisation reinforced its vision of contributing to sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. This move is expected to strengthen India's presence in the global infrastructure consultancy market and encourage further collaboration in transit-oriented urban development.
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