Since its inception, DMRC has realized the need of competency building in rail based urban transportation systems. In its efforts to impart world class training, a dedicated Training Institute was set up & inaugurated on 19th July 2002 in Shastri Park Train Depot of DMRC.
The Delhi Metro Rail Academy is located at relatively quieter but otherwise very well accessible location in Delhi. The Shastri Park Train Depot, DMRC's first maintenance depot, is just adjacent to the Academy which facilitates hands on exposure to the trainees with in the premises.
Over the years the Academy has successfully trained over 45,000 employees of DMRC who have been instrumental in efficient and effective working of the organization. Besides this, the Academy has honour to train employees from almost all the metros in India as well as overseas trainees.
The Academy is well equipped with most modern training infrastructure and facilities to impart effective training in a technology enabled learning environment.
The Academy has also spread its tentacles abroad by training overseas trainees also.