Global Recognition for L&TMRHL at UITP Awards 2025
Supported by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this accolade was conferred for L&TMRHL’s impactful project titled: “Optimized Metro Operation Plans leading to Increased Revenue per Train”.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2025-06-30 14:18 GMT
Hyderabad: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award for the Asia Pacific Region at the prestigious UITP Awards 2025, held at Hamberg, Germany recently.
Supported by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), this accolade was conferred for L&TMRHL’s impactful project titled: “Optimized Metro Operation Plans leading to Increased Revenue per Train”.
This international recognition reflects L&TMRHL’s pioneering approach to operational excellence, smart revenue strategies, and sustainable urban mobility. The initiative focused on data-driven scheduling, energy-efficient operations, and optimal train deployment—all contributing to a measurable improvement in revenue generation per train trip while maintaining service quality and passenger comfort.
Organized by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) — a global network of over 1,900 member organizations across 100+ countries spanning all modes of public transport — the UITP Awards honor transformative projects shaping the future of urban mobility. In the 2025 edition, more than 500 entries were submitted by leading transit operators worldwide. L&TMRHL’s submission under the Operational Excellence category was shortlisted among the top five finalists, earning a Special Recognition for its data-led, efficiency-driven approach.
Acknowledging the honour, Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, stated, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious recognition from UITP, which reflects our unwavering focus on innovation, efficiency, and commuter-centric solutions. As the operator of the world’s largest public-private partnership (PPP) metro project, we are proud to position Hyderabad Metro on the global stage for its operational intelligence and forward-thinking strategies. This award reinforces our belief that smart transport planning, when paired with purpose-driven execution, can deliver meaningful impact for both the system and the city it serves.”
This achievement not only highlights L&TMRHL’s commitment to financial sustainability and smart urban transit but also reinforces Hyderabad Metro’s emergence as a future-ready, globally recognised mobility ecosystem. L&TMRHL remains committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and commuter-friendly metro services in alignment with national urban development goals and global standards of excellence.