What are The Metros? The Metros have been created to recognise and celebrate the leaders in the mass transit industry. The awards provide a time and place to celebrate the industry's most outstanding achievements.   Our mission is to identify and reward those companies who have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to succeed and continually set standards of excellence, and those who will be the future stars of the industry.  > Download the 2011 conference brochure > Register your place for 2011 now

relax and unwind at The Metros, and network with the highest achievers in the global mass transit industry

And the winners are... 

Best Metro Europe London Underground   “The huge improvements in the consistency of journeys as well as the reduction in delays must be commended” Best Metro Asia-           Pacific SMRT   “The co-ordination of train and bus timings to improve connectivity, the integrated ticketing, and the quality of their passenger loading analysis to mitigate overcrowding is streets ahead of any other metro in the region” Best Metro Americas São Paulo METRO    “This is a metro that is known worldwide for its capacity, safety, security, speed, cleanliness and accessibility, and operates one of the busiest lines in the world.” Best Driverless            Metro Copenhagen Metro   “This metro is unique in the world offering a 24 hour service seven days a week, operating both underground and elevated" Most Innovative Use of Technology SMRT    “The new generation passenger information system demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to passenger priorities.”

Special Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the           Urban Transport Industry Ennio Cascetta, Minister of Transport, Regione Campania (Italy) With special mention going to: Matt Raymond, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority E Shreedharan, Chairman, Delhi Metro Most Energy Efficient Metro SMRT   “The complete green overhaul of over 60 trains in 2009 and the speedy adoption of energy saving technologies makes this metro the overriding winner” Most Improved Metro Delhi Metro Rail Corporation   “The service levels and customer feedback is excellent and has improved considerably over the last 12 months. This metro has provided a ray of hope for the transportation market in this country”   Special Merit Award for Commitment to the Environment Montreal Transit Corporation (STM)   ”As well as having one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world, this metro has intelligently used its green credentials as a marketing tool”

Best Metro Copenhagen Metro “This metro has delivered incredibly high levels of passenger satisfaction; with 2009 being a record year in terms of service availability.  The technological innovation demonstrated with regard to safety and security, as well as the ambitious plans for future expansion ensures this metro is truly a world leader.”

  

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event sponsors Lead sponsor: Category sponsors:                   > Become a sponsor     sponsorship opportunities Sponsors of The Metros will be seen to be facilitating excellence and playing a vital role in the forward development of the industry. Sponsors get un-paralleled access to the metro industry’s most successful and progressive companies and individuals and are seen to be a facilitator of such success and innovation. Each sponsor will receive the following VIP Tables at the Gala Dinner Branding in our extensive marketing campaign both pre and post event Branding throughout the event itself Opportunity to present an award of choice     Target your market!   For details contact Danny Featherstone