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New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd. (MMOPL) has received the ‘Excellence in Passenger Friendly Technology Innovation’ Award in the ‘Rail & Metro’ category at the 2nd Urban Infra Business Summit & Awards 2022 held on 7th November 2022 at the India International Centre, New Delhi.
The award was presented at a grand ceremony – 2nd Urban Infra Business Summit & Awards 2022 organized by Urban Infra Group on 7th November 2022 at India International Centre, New Delhi, India. The award ceremony was attended by dignitaries from Ministries, Government Ministries, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and industry leaders from leading Multinational Companies (MNCs) engaged in major urban infrastructure development in India.
As the country aims to create world-class infrastructure, the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is being developed in India’s metros to ensure fast, easy and comfortable travel by high-speed trains. Reliance Infrastructure has partnered with MMRDA in Mumbai to successfully implement a world-class mass rapid transit system for the city of Mumbai.
The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Corridor, a mass rapid transit system project, was awarded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) through a global competitive bidding process under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework to a consortium led by R Infra in 2007. the first metro project that was awarded in the country on the basis of PPP and involves the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the metro at a height of about 12 km with 12 stations along the way.
A special purpose vehicle, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), was incorporated for the implementation of the project. RInfra holds 74% of MMOPL’s share capital, while MMRDA holds 26%.
Mumbai Metro One has provided the much-needed connectivity between East and West and has carried millions of happy passengers since its inception.
The Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards are presented to corporate and individual leaders to recognize and honor their outstanding contribution to the development of major infrastructure projects in India through their innovative ideas, products and services. A total of 41 (9 individuals and 32 corporate) were awarded the 2nd Urban Infra Business Leadership awards.
The first edition of the Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards was virtually held in 2020 due to the nationwide pandemic.
Urban Infra Group consists of three leading media companies – Urban Infra Communication, Urban Transport News and Metro Rail Today – working for reliable journalism for urban infra sectors in India.
The third edition of the Urban Infra Business Summit & Awards 2023 is scheduled for October 10, 2023 at the India International Centre, New Delhi, India.
Nominations are open for the 3rd Urban Infra Business Leadership Awards 2023.
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