Dr. Vinod Shah appointed First Director General of the Chamber of Railway Industries

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Railway Industries (Rail Chamber) has announced the appointment of Dr. Vinod Shah as its first Director General, effective today. The landmark development comes just 24 hours after the successful digital launch of the Rail Chamber’s online portal on Good Governance Day, marking a decisive step toward unifying India’s railway industrial ecosystem.

Dr. Shah brings over 18 years of multidimensional leadership experience spanning railways, metro systems, power utilities, and urban infrastructure.

He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Urban Infra Group and is widely recognized for his strategy leadership, media expertise, and result-oriented approach.

Academically, Dr. Shah holds:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication

• Postgraduate degrees in Business Administration, Journalism, and Urban Planning

Professional experience highlights

• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (under MoHUA)
  Over 14 years of service in corporate communications and public relations, gaining deep insights into large public transport systems.

• NTPC Limited
  More than three years at India’s largest power producer, leading capacity building and employee development initiatives.

• Urban Infra Group (since 2017)
  Spearheading strategic growth and transforming it into a leading knowledge platform in urban mobility and smart infrastructure.

On his appointment announcement, Dr. Vinod Shah said, “I am deeply honored to accept this additional responsibility as the first Director General of the Chamber of Railway Industries. Our mission is to bridge the institutional gap in India’s railway ecosystem by providing a unified, data-driven voice for manufacturers and innovators. With the portal now live, we are ready to catalyze Viksit Rail 2047 by fostering transparency, self-reliance, and global competitiveness. We are not just building tracks; we are building the industrial backbone of a global railway powerhouse.”

A spokesperson of the Rail Chamber said, “The appointment of Dr. Vinod Shah marks a pivotal moment for the Chamber. His unmatched expertise in infrastructure strategy and media leadership makes him ideally suited to guide members through the fast-evolving rail technology landscape. Under his leadership, the Chamber will vigorously represent OEMs, MSMEs, and startups in high-level policy forums.”

The Chamber of Railway Industries is India’s first dedicated, non-governmental apex body for the railway sector. It is committed to advancing the goals of Make in India and Viksit Bharat 2047 by:

• enabling policy advocacy

• supporting manufacturing competitiveness

• promoting exports of railway technologies

The Rail Chamber aims to position India as a global hub for railway systems, components, and innovations.