Metro stations present unique vertical transportation challenges due to high passenger volumes, complex circulation patterns, and strict safety requirements.

Key considerations include:

• Managing peak passenger demand during rush hours
• Ensuring safe and efficient passenger flow between concourse, platform, and street levels
• Providing accessible lift systems for passengers with reduced mobility
• Integrating escalators and lifts within constrained station layouts
• Ensuring reliability and operational resilience for critical public transport infrastructure
• Effective vertical transportation planning is essential to ensure metro stations operate smoothly while maintaining passenger comfort and safety.

Specialist Consultancy Services for Metro Rail Infrastructure

Dunbar & Boardman provides independent advisory services supporting metro rail developments across planning, design, and operational stages.

Escalator & Passenger Conveyor Planning

Technical advisory on the selection, capacity planning, and layout of escalators and moving walkways within metro stations.

Lift Design for Accessibility and Operations

Independent design advice for passenger lifts, firefighting lifts, and accessibility lifts within metro stations.

Passenger Flow Analysis

Assessment of passenger circulation and demand patterns to optimise the placement and capacity of vertical transportation systems.

Technical Review & Specification Support

Independent technical review of lift and escalator specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Operational and Lifecycle Advisory

Assessment of system reliability, maintenance considerations, and long-term lifecycle performance.

Supporting India’s Growing Metro Infrastructure

India’s metro network continues to expand across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Pune. These systems require vertical transportation solutions that are robust, safe, and capable of handling continuous passenger demand.

Dunbar & Boardman’s global experience in vertical transportation consultancy enables us to support large-scale infrastructure projects where passenger flow management and operational reliability are critical.

Independent Vertical Transportation Expertise

As independent consultants, Dunbar & Boardman provides objective technical advice independent of lift and escalator manufacturers, helping project teams make informed decisions regarding system design, performance, and lifecycle management.

Our consultancy approach ensures that vertical transportation systems within metro stations support safe passenger movement, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.