DMRC and BEML join hands to Strengthen Metro Rail Projects across India and Overseas
By Arun Kumar Das
New Delhi, Apr 9: Aiming at spreading its presence across the country and abroad, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has joined hands with Bharat Earth Movers Limited Limited (BEML) Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) to jointly collaborate on Metro rail projects.
DMRC and BEML have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to have significant presence in Metro rail sector in India and overseas market.
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.
The MoU was signed by PK Garg, Director (Business Development), DMRC and Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Director (Rail & Metro), BEML Ltd. at Metro Bhawan here, in the presence of Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC and Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director of BEML and other senior officers of DMRC and BEML.
On the occasion, Kumar, described the agreement as a historic collaboration between two leading Indian entities, emphasizing its potential to significantly enhance urban mobility systems in India and abroad.
He also highlighted the importance of developing indigenous propulsion systems and Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Roy 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 organizations aim to align their technical and commercial strengths to deliver robust solutions, while contributing to India’s expanding global presence in metro rail infrastructure. (BVI)
