Bentley Systems Powers DMRC’s New Delhi Skywalk with Digital Twin Technology

• 4 December 2025
• Construction Focus
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has successfully inaugurated the 242-meter Skywalk at the New Delhi Railway Station, a critical infrastructure project that significantly improves commuter connectivity.

The project’s remarkable efficiency and material savings are a direct result of the DMRC’s comprehensive reliance on Bentley Systems’ integrated software solutions and digital twin technology.

The project was executed in a challenging, congested urban environment. DMRC leveraged Bentley’s tools to move the entire process into a collaborative digital environment, allowing all stakeholders to review and modify designs virtually. This approach prevented costly on-site errors and established the foundation for the project’s success. Those softwares include:

• STAAD.Pro A comprehensive structural analysis and design application for buildings, towers, bridges, and other structures that use a wide range of materials and international codes.
• RAM Connection A tool for designing and checking steel connections quickly and accurately to meet global standards.
• OpenBridge Designer An all-in-one solution for planning, designing, and analyzing bridges with improved efficiency and collaboration.
• OpenBuildings Designer A building design application that helps architects and engineers create smarter, more energy-efficient buildings.
• ProjectWise A collaboration platform that helps teams manage, share, and track project data across disciplines and locations.

Quantifiable Results from Going Digital

The DMRC’s adoption of the Bentley digital ecosystem yielded significant, measurable outcomes:

• Cost Savings: Approximately INR 6 million was saved through material optimization and improved construction planning.
• Time & Efficiency: The project saw 900 work hours saved, and team efficiency improved by 20% through real-time model updates and digital clash detection, minimizing rework.
• Design Acceleration: Design workflows were accelerated by 70%, with a 55% increase in data synchronization and a 40% reduction in modeling time, thanks to Bentley’s infrastructure modeling and digital project delivery tools.

• STAAD Pro
• ProjectWise
• Bentley Systems
• OpenBridge
• RAM Construction
• OpenBuilding