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    Shape the Future of Urban Mobility Join the 3rd Annual Metro Rail Conference 2025

    About the Conference:

    The Metro Rail Conference 2025 is a premier event designed to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and technology experts. As India embarks on ambitious metro rail projects across the country, this conference serves as a knowledge-sharing platform to explore transformative ideas and strategies for efficient urban transportation.

    With over 1,000 km of metro expansion planned across multiple cities, the 3rd Annual Metro Rail Conference highlights the achievements, innovations, and challenges within the sector. Join us to be part of discussions that will shape the future of India’s metro rail systems.

    Why Attend? 

    • Expand Your Network: Connect with key players in your industry, strengthen relationships with existing partners, and open doors to new business opportunities.
    • Gain Expert Insights: Learn from leading industry experts speaking at the event and leverage their insights to stay ahead in your field.
    • Discover Investment Opportunities: Understand various sources of investment and funding to support your growth.
    • Engage with Policy Makers: Share your opinions directly with policymakers through our live tweeting platform, amplifying your voice on crucial industry topics.
    • Build Strategic Partnerships: Explore potential partnerships and collaborations that could drive your business forward.
    • Boost Your Brand Visibility: Showcase your brand to a targeted audience, increasing recognition and visibility in the industry.

    This event is your gateway to growth, knowledge, and collaboration. Don’t miss out!

    Key Themes:

    1. Metro Rail Expansion in India

    Explore India’s metro growth, with networks growing from 248 km in 2014 to 945 km by 2024, and ambitious plans for further expansion.

    2. Technological Advancements in Metro Systems

    Discover innovations like high-speed trains, platform screen doors, and unmanned operations that enhance metro efficiency and safety.

    3. Regional Development Focus

    Explore metro growth across regions, from Delhi’s network expansion to emerging projects in cities like Kanpur and Lucknow.

    4. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Investment Models

    Learn about successful PPP models, such as the Hyderabad Metro, the largest PPP metro project globally,  and investment frameworks driving metro infrastructure growth.

    5. Economic and Environmental Impact

    Understand the positive impact of metro systems on urban economies and the environment. Topics include the reduction of urban traffic congestion, lower carbon emissions, and the role of renewable energy sources in supporting green metro initiatives.

    Use #MRC2025 on all social media platforms to view event posts.

    Who Should Attend?

    • Policymaking and regulatory bodies
    • Metro operating companies
    • Technology and service provider firms
    • Equipment manufacturing companies
    • Industry consultants, design companies, engineering companies, construction companies, contractors
    • Building material manufacturing companies
    • Electrical equipment manufacturing companies

    Past Speakers

    Dr. E. Sreedharan

    Dr. E. Sreedharan

    'Metro Man of India' Padma Vibhushan
    KVB Reddy

    KVB Reddy

    Managing Director, L&T Metro Hyderabad
    UJM RAO

    UJM RAO

    Managing Director, AP Metro Rail Corporation
    KARUN RAJ SINGH SAREEN

    KARUN RAJ SINGH SAREEN

    Partner – Major Projects Advisory, KPMG
    Suneet Maheshwari

    Suneet Maheshwari

    Managing Partner, Udvik Infrastructure Advisors LLP.
    Sanjay Kumar

    Sanjay Kumar

    Director(Systems), Kochi Metro Rail Limited(KMRL)
    Kumar Keshav

    Kumar Keshav

    Director - Business Development, Deutsche Bahn India
    Sanjay Bhatia

    Sanjay Bhatia

    Upalokayukta, Government of Maharashtra
    Suyash Trivedi

    Suyash Trivedi

    Executive Director (Civil) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited
    Anuj Goel

    Anuj Goel

    Asst. Vice President - Head (AFC), Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd.
    Revathy Pradeep

    Revathy Pradeep

    Researcher, The International Council on Clean Transportation
    Sunil Desai

    Sunil Desai

    Director, Dextra India
    Rohit Yajnik

    Rohit Yajnik

    Head Non Fare Revenue and Branding, Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd
    Jagan Shah

    Jagan Shah

    CEO Designate, The Infravision Foundation
    Vishal Ramprasad

    Vishal Ramprasad

    Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cities and Transport , WRI India.
    Vinod Yadav

    Vinod Yadav

    Director (Transport), NCC.
    Vijay Agrawal

    Vijay Agrawal

    Director, Equirus Capital Private Limited.
    B Mangla Prasad

    B Mangla Prasad

    Executive Director (Systems) at BMRCL
    Harish Gupta

    Harish Gupta

    Executive Director (Operation and Maintenance), Navi Mumbai Maha Metro Operation Corporation Ltd.
    Scott Crozier

    Scott Crozier

    Sr VP, Trimble Inc.

    AGENDA - 2025

    TIME SESSION DETAILS
    9.00 am REGISTRATION
    INAUGURAL SESSION
    9.50 am WELCOME NOTE
    9.55 am Lamp Lighting
    10.00 am INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Pratap Padode, Founder & President, FIRST Construction Council & Editor- In- Chief, Construction World
    10.15 am OPENING ADDRESS : India’s Metro Rail Revolution: Surpassing Global Standards / Key Vision for India’s Metro Rail Expansion in 2030
    10.30 am SPECIAL ADDRESS :A Strategic Overview of India’s Ongoing Metro Projects
    10.45 am SPECIAL ADDRESS : Upcoming Projects and Opportunities in Metro Expansion
    TRANSFORMING METRO EXPERIENCE
    11.00 am Panel – I - Metro Rail Expansion and Urban Planning

    SESSION KEYNOTE - Bringing Metro Systems to the Core of City Planning

    Points of Discussion:

    • Integration with Smart Cities and Urban Transportation Networks
    • Last-Mile Connectivity Solutions – RRTS?
    • Namo Bharat (RRTS)
    • MetroLite and MetroNeo in Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities
    11.50 am Session Q&A
    12.00 pm Panel- II : Digital Transformation in Metro Rail Operations

    Points of Discussion:

    • Adoption of automation and AI in metro operations
    • Challenges in deploying automated signaling and safety systems
    • Smart ticketing systems and digital fare collection
    • How data analytics and IoT are reshaping metro operational efficiency
    • Delhi Metro’s Implementation of Automatic Train Supervision (ATS)
    12.50 pm Session Q&A
    1.00 pm LUNCH
    2.00 pm PARTNER PRESENTATION
    SUSTAINING METRO GROWTH
    2.10 pm Panel – III : Financing & PPP Models for Future Metro Projects

    SESSION KEYNOTE -

    Points of Discussion:

    • PPP models for sustainable metro funding
    • Alternative finance: Land value capture and revenue sharing
    • Attracting international investors for metro expansions
    • Metro funding in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities
    • How cities like Patna, Jaipur, and Bhopal are leveraging foreign investments to meet their metro project needs*
    • Innovations in metro financing: Leveraging digital tools
    3.00 pm Session Q&A
    3.10 pm PARTNER PRESENTATION
    3.20 pm Panel – IV : Innovations for Green Metro Rail Development

    CASE STUDY: Mumbai Metro Line 3 - Challenges and Successes in Underground Metro Construction

    Points of Discussion:

    • Automation and Driverless Metro Technologies
    • Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Building Management Systems (BMS)
    • Energy- Efficient Traction Systems
    • Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 3D visualization and 4D/5D cost and time optimization (Delhi Metro's use of BIM)
    • Smart Waste Management Solutions in Metro Stations
    • Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
    4.30 pm SPECIAL ADDRESS
    4.45 pm End of the Event

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