Virtual events – Community of Metros Benchmarking Group

The TSC has kicked off 2026 with real momentum, hosting six vibrant virtual events in the first quarter. It is inspiring to see members getting connected and sharing insights through the online discussions.

Study Webinars: The Headway-Based Scheduling and Dispatching Webinar (January) discussed the advantages, challenges, and real-world applications of headway-based operations. In March, the CBTC Operations and Maintenance Structure Webinar reviewed findings of the on-going study encompassing the experience of 34 metros.

Virtual General Meeting (February): Members received the latest COMET data updates and heard presentations from New York NYCT and Hong Kong MTR on their member-led studies.

Virtual Workshops: The Virtual CBTC Workshop (February) built on the success of the 2023 in-person event, featuring updates from 15 metros navigating the complexities of CBTC deployment. The Virtual Metro Automation Workshop (March) energised discussions around GoA3 and GoA4 implementation, with exciting project updates from Sydney Metro, Metro de Madrid, Copenhagen S-Tog, and other metros.

Metro de Madrid ‘Metro of the Future’ Exhibition

Data Collection Clinic (March) equipped members with a clear overview of the 2026 data process and new tools designed to help them harness the value of COMET’s datasets.

The TSC continues to host virtual events throughout the year ensuring timely sharing of research findings with COMET members. The virtual events are regularly held following the annual work programme.

Virtual General Meetings (VGMs)

Two VGMs were held in 2025, one in February and another in July, each comprising general and business sessions. The February VGM featured updates on supply and demand, with members sharing insights on major projects or strategic priorities for the year. The July VGM provided an overview of COMET activities, membership developments, and future expert workshops.

Case Study Webinars

These webinars showcase key findings from ongoing studies. This year, the TSC has hosted the study webinars on Real-Time Monitoring of Track Equipment (February), Reducing Impact of Major Projects (April), Air Quality (May), Reducing Passenger Safety Incidents (July), Intelligent Video Analytics for Safety Management (July), Decarbonisation (August), and End of Life Management for Metro Assets (December).

Example slide from Reducing Impact of Major Projects Webinar

Data-Oriented Webinars

Three data-related webinars were held this year, covering the Virtual Data Clinic (March), Customer Satisfaction Survey Results (September), and Data Insights Webinar (September).

Community of Metros News: 2026 Virtual Events in the First Quarter

Community of Metros News: 2025 Virtual Events