DMRC training Dhaka Metro's first batch of officials

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which once sent its first batch off officials and other staff to Hong Kong for training before the inauguration of Metro services in the city in 2002, is now training the first batch of operations and maintenance staff of the Dhaka Metro, which is slated to open next year.
Anuj Dayal, executive director (corporate communications), DMRC said that the corporation has now reached a historical milestone by commencing the training of first batch of operations and maintenance staff and officials, which includes station controllers and train operators, of the Dhaka Metro at its training institution, known as Delhi Metro Rail Academy (DMRA), located at the Shastri Park Depot.
"The training of the first batch of Dhaka Metro core staff and officers, comprising of 19 operations and 17 rolling stock (trains) officials, by DMRC officials, commenced at the Delhi Metro Rail Academy from October 14, 2021," Dayal said. "The training is a part of an agreement signed between DMRC and NKDM Association, a consortium of foreign and Bangladeshi companies looking after implementation of Dhaka MRTS project in Bangladesh," he said, adding that under the agreement, total 163 officials of Dhaka Metro will be undergoing training at the DMRA.
Dayal said the training duration of the courses will vary from 24 days to 156 days, depending on the job profile of the participants. "The training module includes interactive classroom sessions, demonstrations, simulators, practical, on-job trainings, etc.," he said.
"Dhaka Metro will soon be beginning their Metro journey with the opening of their first line known as 'MRT Line-6' comprising of 20.1 km," he said.
"This major off-shore assignment will further boost the image of DMRA as a premier training destination in the field of mass rapid transit system not only in India but internationally," he said.
DMRA had earlier conducted short term courses for MRT Jakarta and LRT Colombo also, he said.