Delhi Metro Achieves Milestone as First Indian Operator to Receive ISO Certification

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited has officially become the first metro organization in India to be awarded ISO 55001:2024 certification for its Asset Management System. This prestigious recognition marks a major leap forward for urban transit management in the country, highlighting world-centrict standards in operational excellence and infrastructure upkeep.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited has officially become the first metro organization in India to be awarded ISO 55001:2024 certification for its Asset Management System. This certification, specifically granted for the Mumbai Metro Line-3, signifies a shift in DMRC’s maintenance approach from conventional practices to a strategic, risk-based, and lifecycle-oriented model that prioritizes asset performance, cost-efficiency, and long-term value.

Understanding the ISO 55001:2024 Framework

ISO 55001:2024 offers an international framework that allows organizations to balance operational risks, asset performance, and lifecycle costs. To achieve this certification in record time, DMRC implemented a series of rigorous updates, including the enhancement of its Strategic Asset Management Plan, the alignment of management objectives with organizational priorities, strengthened risk controls, and extensive personnel training. The integrity of the system is maintained through regular audits, management reviews, and the use of Key Performance Indicators.

Managing Mumbai Metro Line-3

DMRC oversees the Operations and Maintenance of the 33.5-km Mumbai Metro Line-3 corridor, which serves the Colaba, Bandra, and SEEPZ sectors. Within this role, the organization manages critical infrastructure, including rolling stock, traction, signaling, telecommunications, stations, lifts, escalators, track, and civil works. According to DMRC, this milestone confirms the corporation’s ability to apply world-class asset management expertise beyond the Delhi-NCR region, establishing a new scientific benchmark for India’s broader urban rail sector.