Delhi Metro sets up subsidiary to expand transit consultancy, operations business globally
New Delhi, July 7
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Delhi Metro International Limited, to expand its consultancy, operations and maintenance business in India and overseas, as it looks to leverage its experience in building and operating one of the world's largest metro networks.
The newly incorporated subsidiary will provide end-to-end services for metro, railway and urban transit projects, including consultancy, project management, operations and maintenance, feasibility studies, asset management and strategic advisory services.
The move comes as Indian infrastructure companies increasingly look to export engineering and project management expertise to international markets, particularly in urban transport, where several countries are investing in metro rail and mass transit systems.
"Building on over two decades of expertise in developing and operating one of the world's most respected metro systems, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has established Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL)," the company said in the release.
Delhi Metro currently operates a network of more than 416 kilometres with over 300 stations, serving nearly 6.5 million passenger journeys daily. The corporation said the experience gained in planning, constructing and operating the network would enable DMIL to support transit projects across their entire lifecycle, from planning and implementation to operations and maintenance.
DMRC already manages operations and maintenance for metro systems in several Indian cities, including Mumbai Metro Line 3, Chennai Metro Phase 2, Patna Metro, Noida-Greater Noida Metro and Rapid Metro Gurugram, demonstrating its growing presence beyond the National Capital Region.
DMIL is expected to strengthen DMRC's presence in the global urban mobility sector by offering integrated engineering, operational and advisory services to governments and transit authorities. The company said it will leverage DMRC's expertise in areas such as driverless metro operations, predictive maintenance and multimodal integration to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative, but I hope this doesn't distract from improving Delhi's own metro. 6.5 million daily passengers already face overcrowding and delays on some lines. Global expansion is exciting, but local commuters need better last-mile connectivity and frequency first.
Impressive move. DMRC's driverless operations and predictive maintenance are cutting-edge. If they can replicate that globally, it's a win for Indian engineering. I'd love to see them partner with European cities too—they need cost-efficient solutions.
This is exactly the kind of 'soft power' India needs. Not just IT, but infrastructure consultancy too. DMRC's record on cost and time overruns isn't perfect, but still among the best globally. Hope DMIL gets the support it needs. 🙌
Smart diversification. Many countries are building metros but lack the operational know-how. DMRC's experience with multimodal integration is a huge selling point. Just hope the subsidiary doesn't become another PSU bureaucracy nightmare.
Very proud moment! DMRC literally transformed how Delhi travels. Now exporting that expertise? Brilliant. I just hope the profits from global projects are reinvested into improving our own system—more coaches, better AC, cleaner stations. 🤞
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