DELHI (Metro Rail News): Building upon the trust of a decade, Metro Rail News is proud to announce the Awards for the organisations & industry leaders who have not only contributed to the rail transport industry but also empowered the nation to achieve the status of boasting the 4th largest Railway and 3rd largest Metro systems in the world.

Our Vision

The heights the rail transport industry has achieved today are backed by a strong foundation laid by the industry leaders belonging to different domains, including engineering, technology, and consultancy, among others. Their strengths, efforts and their willingness to cut through odds necessitate recognition.

Metro Rail News publication, which is renowned for covering all the major and minor updates in the rail transport industry for the last ten years, took a step forward and created Metro Rail News Awards to encourage and honour individuals and enterprises whose ideas and innovations are transforming the rail transit industry.

At the core of this initiative lies a vision to honour and celebrate the dedication, progress, remarkable milestones, and impactful contributions of individuals and organisations across the rail transport industry, who have efficiently improved daily operations, safety, and passenger experience across the sector.

Award Categories & Nominations

The Metro Rail News Awards features over 30 prestigious categories designed to honour excellence, achievement, innovation, and leadership across the rail transit sector. Each category is strategically curated to recognise outstanding contributions by organisations, professionals, and innovators who are creating an efficient and futuristic rail infrastructure.

Participation/Nomination Profile-

The Metro Rail News Awards invite participation from a broad range of stakeholders who contribute to the development and modernisation of metro and railway systems. The profiles of eligible participants include:

• Manufacturers / Suppliers
  
  
• Rolling Stock Companies
  
  
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
  
  
• Construction & Infrastructure Companies
  
  
• Infrastructure Developers
  
  
• Engineering and Maintenance Services
  
  
• Technology and Software Providers
  
  
• Transportation Authorities
  
  
• Sustainability Initiative Providers
  
  
• Individual Professionals
  
  
• Consulting Firms
  
  
• Refurbishing Services
  
  
• Ticketing & Security Solution Providers

 Nomination/ Award Categories

• Rail Business of the Year
• Excellence in station development
• Infrastructure Project and Station Excellence
• Innovation Of the Year
• Industry Leader of the Year
• Asset Management & Maintenance Excellence
• Railway Maintenance and Reliability
• Excellence in Project Management
• Excellence in signalling & Tracking services
• Excellence in sustainability & environmental maintenance
• International Collaboration and Integration
• Employee Training and Development
• Rolling Stock Manufacturer of the Year
• Safety & Security Excellence Award
• Excellence in Innovative Fare Collection System
• Logistics Excellence
• Young Professional Award
• Achievement in Electrical Innovation
• Start-up of the year
• Excellence in refurbishing/coating
• Excellence in AI/IOT Solutions
• Excellence in Coach’s interior solutions
• Excellence in welding solutions
• Excellence in telecommunication & signalling solutions
• Excellence in testing equipment
• Innovation in Automation Solutions
• Excellence in implementing Atmanirbhar Bharat/Make in India**
• Ticketing solution provider of the year
• Best passenger experience provider
• Transit-oriented development project of the year
• Rail manufacturer of the year

The Selection Process

Metro Rail News will ensure a transparent selection process for the Metro Rail Awards. A jury panel, which will include subject-matter experts and senior professionals from the metro and rail sector, and a professional assessment partner, will assess the performance of the nominated organisations and individuals.

The jury will assess each nomination based on predefined criteria such as technical merit, innovation, execution quality, impact, and alignment with industry standards.

The nomination process for the Metro Rail News Awards has started. All eligible organisations and individuals are encouraged to submit their nominations here.

Note: The official dates and venue for the awards ceremony will be announced soon.

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Aurotoshi, a Make in India original equipment manufacturer (OEM) known for its AFC and TVM solutions for transit sector, is gearing up to expand its manufacturing footprint with two new facilities. The company plans to commission one unit in Noida Sector 10 by the end of 2025 and another in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, by 2026. This strategic expansion aims to meet the growing demand for advanced fare collection technologies and urban mobility infrastructure in India and abroad.

At present, the company operates three manufacturing units that support the production of modern Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs). These capabilities have enabled the company to deliver innovative solutions to several leading metro systems, including the Delhi Metro, Kanpur Metro, and Chennai Metro.

Manufacturing Facility in Noida Sector 10

Aurotoshi, along with two other companies, has recently received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), enabling them to establish manufacturing facilities near the upcoming Noida International Airport. As part of this development, Aurotoshi will set up a new unit in Noida Sector 10, spread across 5 acres of land, allotted under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structure aligned with the central government’s EMC 2.0 (Electronics Manufacturing Clusters) scheme.

The EMC 2.0 scheme aims to strengthen India’s position as a global electronics manufacturing hub by providing financial support for setting up both Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres (CFCs). The initiative addresses infrastructure gaps to promote indigenous production.

The new Noida facility will focus primarily on core electronic component manufacturing. It will include high-end production lines for GCU PCBs, gate control units, and critical electronic control units. By enabling end-to-end in-house capabilities from hardware to software and electronics, the facility will strengthen the company’s mission to indigenous manufacturing and self-reliance.

Unit 2 in Aligarh Industrial Area

The second manufacturing facility of Aurotoshi is planned near Khemai in the Aligarh Industrial Area. This upcoming unit will be equipped to design and manufacture advanced technology solutions tailored for critical sectors such as data centres and airports.

This expansion reflects the company’s broader vision to develop high-tech, secure, and scalable solutions that are fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in India. 

This expansion by Aurotoshi plays a vital role in strengthening India’s self-reliance in the manufacturing of modern transit solutions. It aligns closely with national initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for the World’, which aim to position India as a global manufacturing hub. The growth of the manufacturing sector is central to India’s aspiration of becoming a developed nation.

Over the past decade, India has risen from the 11th to the 4th largest economy in the world. A key enabler of this transformation has been the evolving ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of industrial growth.

In May 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission) to boost domestic manufacturing and promote Indian goods in global value chains. As part of this initiative, the government announced a ₹20 lakh crore package to support economic recovery and incentivise domestic production.

These efforts have begun to yield tangible results. In FY 2024–25, India’s total exports reached a record high of USD 824.9 billion, while the GDP grew by 6.5%, the fastest among major global economies. If the country maintains this growth trajectory, India is expected to become the world’s 3rd largest economy by 2028.