New Delhi, June 18 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday signed an MoU with Melbourne's Monash University to collaborate on research and development in metro rail technology.

The authorised representatives of both organisations signed this MoU in the presence of senior officials at the Metro Bhawan here, the DMRC said in a statement.

The Australian university was represented through the Institute of Railway Technology (IRT), which is known for its work in railway engineering and innovation. As part of the agreement, the two institutions will jointly take up studies in areas such as advanced automation of rolling stock and track maintenance, the statement said. The DMRC Academy will act as the knowledge and training partner...