IGBC, in association with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), organized the second one-day conference on Green Metro Systems at DMRC Metro Bhwan, New Delhi, on May 20. The conference was chaired by A. K. Gupta, Director Electrical, DMRC. Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC, released the IGBC Green MRTS Rating Version 1.0 at the Conference. S. Raghupathy, Deputy Director General, CII was also present. Earlier, IGBC, in partnership with various stakeholders, had released the pilot version of the MRTS rating in 2014. Encouraged by the overwhelming response, MRTS Rating Version 1.0 was prepared. Dr. Mangu Singh stressed the importance of adopting green technologies and highlighted tunnel seepage water reuse and solar initiatives by DMRC. Dr. Prem C. Jain, Chairman IGBC, said, ‘’Sustainability and enhanced commuting experience is built-in during the design stage in all DMRC projects. DMRC has set a benchmark in maintaining ‘Green’ norms and has inspired other upcoming metro systems throughout the country, to follow its path of sustainable development”. He added that over 215 metro rail stations across the country are going the IGBC way. The day is not far when each and every MRTS across the country will be green; this will go a long way towards building a greener and healthier India. A. K. Gupta, Chairman, Conference on Green Metro Systems 2016 and Director (Electrical), DMRC, highlighted the various green initiatives undertaken by DMRC. He said that adherence to green building norms in Delhi Metro starts at the project design phase itself. He congratulated other metro rail projects in the country for going the green way and emphasised the need to take forward the Green MRTS movement throughout the country. DMRC would extend all possible support to other MRTS projects in their green
activities and initiatives. IGBC Green rating plaques were presented for the following projects:

A dossier on ‘Greening of Indian Metro System - the IGBC Way’ was released at the Conference. The dossier highlights the journey and success stories of IGBC Green MRTS Rating System throughout the country in facilitating a Greener and healthier India.
 

Key Messages
• Magnetic levitation technology – frictionless centrifugal chillers are 40% more efficient than conventional chillers.
• Installing oil-free centrifugal magnetic bearing compressors can enable achieving higher energy efficiency with minimal maintenance.
• Integrated Building Management System for metro stations will facilitate monitoring and control of non-traction energy consumption, fresh air ventilation and CO2 levels in occupied areas.
• Role of CFD simulation in designing metro stations was underlined.

The Conference focused on the impact of Green MRTS in sustainable urban development and in enhancing commuter experience; world class green metro system experiences; futuristic, innovative and green equipment and technologies for metro systems; and green operations and maintenance for metro systems.