R L Gupta, Dean Delhi Metro Rail Academy is a premier academy in India for training in Metro Rail systems including project planning & implementation as well as operations and maintenance. Since its inception in year 2002, it has the distinction of training more than 45000 persons from Delhi Metro as well as other metros across the country & abroad.
The academy is equipped with state of art training infrastructure to ensure quality training using various methodologies like traditional classroom set up, simulation, Computer Based Training, demonstration, practical, On Job Training & Attachment etc. All classrooms are air conditioned having computer system along with LCD projectors. Training infrastructure such as train simulators, trouble shooting and maintenance simulators, OHE yard, OHE model room, signalling simulators, P way yard, lift and escalator, CBT labs, computer labs etc. have been provisioned to facilitate the above.
Apart from planning & organising training for all the job profiles for DMRC employees, we offer customized metro based training for other Metros and organisations. Management Development Program on topics of Strategic & Project Management, Rail Based Urban Transportation as well as Advanced Training Programs on Ballast Less Track, Concrete technology, Signalling & Train Control and Fare Collection Systems are also organised regularly.
We strive to be the most preferred total Training Solution Provider in the field of MRTS operations and projects. We believe in capacity building by facilitating right kind of learning environment by deploying right facilities and human resources. We aim to keep ourselves abreast of the latest developments in technology in the field of metro operations. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to inculcating professionalism and organizational culture in trainees to ensure that business is conducted in accordance with the ethical standards.
The academy has a hostel facility in the near vicinity comprising of 112 rooms for male trainees on twin sharing basis along with guesthouse with AC suites and rooms. For female trainees there is a separate hostel located in the staff quarters premises with a capacity to accommodate 50 trainees. Hostel has messing and entrainment facilities.
As a holistic approach to develop all faculties including motor and cognitive, yoga & meditation classes are conducted regularly under guidance of experienced yoga trainer as a part of training curriculum to promote physical as well as mental wellbeing.
As a way forward, we are in the process of augmenting our training capabilities manifold by enhancing our infrastructure and faculty as well as reviewing training modules and introducing e-learning.