NCRTC bags two UIC Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 for seamless transit, sustainability innovation

by Psu Connect
Date: 28-09-24

The awards event featured 17 finalist projects from 15 countries, including major rail operators like Korea Railroad Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, DB Cargo Group, and more.

New Delhi: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has won two prestigious awards at the UIC Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 in Berlin – the Best Transit Award for Seamless Connectivity and the Overall Winner Award. Recognized for its sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge transit solutions, NCRTC’s achievements align with global sustainability goals.

The awards, presented by the International Union of Railways (UIC) in partnership with the Sustainable Development Foundation, were accepted by Shri Shalabh Goel, MD of NCRTC, at InnoTrans 2024. UIC’s 2030 vision “Design a Better Future” and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) form the core themes of the awards.

The awards event featured 17 finalist projects from 15 countries, including major rail operators like Korea Railroad Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, DB Cargo Group, and more.

The competition emphasises sustainability in rail transport and showcases the global commitment to environmental responsibility.

Shri Shalabh Goel, MD, NCRTC, stated, “These awards are a testament to NCRTC’s innovative approach to extensive multimodal integration, connecting RRTS stations with existing public transport modes such as MRTS, buses, and railway stations, along with various first- and last-mile connectivity options.

It also highlights our sustained focus on commuter-centricity through the adoption of advanced technological solutions, including the world’s first-ever deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 Hybrid Level 3 signaling over LTE, which enables seamless interoperability across upcoming RRTS corridors. The recognition further serves as a tribute to the valuable contributions of various stakeholders, particularly the Government of India, which has developed transformative ecosystems that have facilitated the rapid implementation of such mobility solutions, he added.