T. Madhavaraj is the Chief Operations Officer at Keolis Hyderabad, bringing over 37 years of comprehensive experience in the rail industry, spanning operations, commissioning, and systems integration. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Nagpur University, he has built a career distinguished by his ability to lead complex metro and transit projects from concept to execution, ensuring operational excellence at every stage. Madhavaraj’s career includes significant contributions to multiple metro projects across India. He played a key role in the Maha Metro Nagpur project, overseeing systems integration, operations, and commissioning activities across different phases. His leadership extended to training and mentoring operational and maintenance staff, ensuring readiness to deliver safe and efficient services from day one. His work has consistently focused on meeting strict operational timelines while upholding the highest safety and quality standards. Renowned for his methodical problem-solving approach, Madhavaraj has a strong track record in managing teams, coordinating with OEMs, and navigating the operational challenges of large-scale urban transportation systems. At Keolis Hyderabad, he is responsible for managing daily operational performance, driving process improvements, and ensuring that the network delivers reliability, punctuality, and a superior passenger experience. With his deep technical expertise and collaborative leadership style, Madhavaraj continues to be a key figure in ensuring that Keolis Hyderabad remains at the forefront of metro rail operations in India.