The Impressive TimesMahendergarh, 06 June: The Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Metro Labs at the School of Engineering and Technology. This state-of-the-art facility is poised to revolutionize metro railway engineering education by bridging classroom learning with real-world applications. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the Central University of Haryana and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Academy for mutual collaboration. On this occasion, the Mr. Ghanshyam Bansal, Director General of DMRC Academy present as the chief guest of the event, along with Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor and Prof. Suneel Kumar, Registrar of the University, graced the ceremony.
On this occasion, Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of CUH, stated, “With most metro stations now being constructed underground, the Tunneling Lab has been designed to help students understand the complexities of underground infrastructure. The integration of MIDAS software will enable students to model, design, and analyze complex tunneling systems with precision, making them industry-ready.” He said that these labs are the first of their kind to be established in any university. On this occasion, the Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to Mr. Ghanshyam Bansal, Director General of DMRC Academy, and his associates for their presence and support.
Sh. Ghansham Bansal, Director General, DMRC Academy, and Chief Guest at the event, emphasized that these advanced facilities will enhance students’ skills in metro engineering and tunneling. He further said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is signed today also play important role to work together. This collaboration will facilitate mutual training initiatives and the launch of Certificate and diploma courses in Metro Railway Engineering.
The Metro Labs were established through a grant from the University Grants Commission (UGC), awarded to Dr. Vikas Garg and Dr. Ajay Bansal, who jointly served as Principal Investigators. Their collaborative efforts led to the successful setup of the labs. Prof. Vikas Garg, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, explained that the Metro Labs include two specialized sections—Tunneling Lab and Electrical Engineering Lab—both designed to address the current and future needs of India’s rapidly expanding metro infrastructure.
Dr. Akash Saxena highlighted that the Electrical Engineering section is equipped with cutting-edge tools, including the ETAP Real-Time Power System Simulator, eTraX software, and a Metro Traction Demonstration Kit. These tools allow students to simulate power flow and system faults, perform dynamic analyses, and understand AC/DC traction systems used in metro trains. Dr. Bhaskar added that, to further support academic and training activities, a 50-seat seminar hall with modern audio-visual facilities has also been established. This space will be utilized for specialized training sessions, workshops, and seminars focused on metro systems and emerging technologies.
These labs go beyond physical infrastructure—they are launchpads for innovation, hands-on training, and applied research. They will empower students with practical skills and domain knowledge essential for careers in power systems, railway operations, tunneling technologies, and smart grid systems. Sh. Mahender Singh, Principal; Sh. Anil Patel, Professor (Civil Engineering); Sh. C.K. Prasad, Associate Professor (Traction), Prof. Phool Singh; and Prof. Rajesh Dubey along with teachers and students of School of Engineering and Technology were also present on this occasion.
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