On Saturday, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee to enhance research and innovation in urban mobility. The agreement was formalized in the presence of NCRTC managing director Shalabh Goel and IIT Roorkee’s dean of resources and alumni affairs R D Garg. This collaboration aims to merge IIT Roorkee’s academic strengths with NCRTC’s practical experience in implementing the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The partnership will focus on addressing urban transport challenges through scalable, technology-driven solutions. IIT Roorkee will work on specific problem statements provided by NCRTC, emphasizing practical applications and technology transfer. Additionally, the MoU includes internship opportunities for students and training programs for NCRTC personnel, promoting knowledge exchange in sustainable urban mobility systems.