Delhi Metro hosts UITP Policy Board meeting with 46 delegates from 19 countries

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NEW DELHI, October 15, 2026 — The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday hosted the Policy Board Meeting of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) in New Delhi, bringing together 46 delegates representing 36 organisations from 19 countries to deliberate on the evolving challenges and strategic priorities of urban mobility.

The gathering served as a high-level forum for global public transport leaders to exchange perspectives on emerging trends, share international experiences and shape policy direction for the sector worldwide. Delegates deliberated on sustainable and inclusive urban transport, the future of integrated mobility systems, and how cities can better leverage existing infrastructure capacity. The UITP Policy Board is the association's key governance body, responsible for determining its public transport policy positions and its Integrated Global Work Plan.

D. Thara, Secretary, Department of Capital Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, emphasised the need for human-centric, integrated public transport systems, safer pedestrian infrastructure and better utilisation of existing transport capacity. She advocated adapting international best practices to Indian conditions, introducing dynamic scheduling, exploring non-fare box revenue opportunities, and considering congestion charges to promote sustainable mobility.

Thara also lauded DMRC's contribution to transforming urban mobility in Delhi, acknowledging its pioneering role in metro rail development across India and the benchmarks it has set for other cities. The inaugural session featured a welcome address by DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar, followed by an address by UITP President Gautier Brodeo; Deputy President Lilli Matson and Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani also attended. The statement was issued by Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC.