Waiting for trains will be comfortable at New Delhi station, a new holding area will be built before the festive seaso

A huge crowd of passengers gathers at New Delhi Railway Station during the festive season. To manage this crowd, the Railways is building a permanent holding area towards Ajmeri Gate.

As the festive season approaches, preparations have been intensified at New Delhi Railway Station. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav recently visited the station and took stock of the new holding area being built towards Ajmeri Gate. He gave strict instructions to the officials that the construction work of this holding area should be completed as soon as possible, so that the crowd of passengers can be handled better during the festivals.

Why is holding area necessary?

A huge crowd of passengers gathers at New Delhi Railway Station during the festive season. To manage this crowd, the Railways is building a permanent holding area towards Ajmeri Gate. This step has been taken taking lessons from the tragic incident that happened during the Maha Kumbh. At that time, 18 people lost their lives due to a stampede at the station. After this incident, the Railways decided to create permanent holding areas at major stations of the country, so that the crowd could be managed and such incidents could be prevented.

Waiting for trains at New Delhi station will be comfortable, new holding area will be built before the festive season

What will be special in the holding area?

The holding area of ​​​​New Delhi Railway Station is divided into three parts. This will provide convenience to the passengers at every step.

Pre-ticketing area: In this area of ​​​​1950 square meters, about 2700 passengers can sit comfortably even during busy hours. Here passengers will get the facility to wait before taking tickets.

Ticketing area: In this area of ​​​​2288 square meters, there will be a seating arrangement for 3100 passengers. In this part, attention has been paid to making the process of taking tickets smooth.

Post ticketing area: In this area of ​​​​1570 square meters, there will be space for 1350 passengers. This part will have enough space for security check, luggage scanning and queuing.

Waiting for trains will be comfortable at New Delhi station, new holding area will be built before the festive season

Special facilities for passengers

Railways is going to make this holding area even more convenient for the passengers. Many modern facilities will be available here.

22 ticket counters: So that time is saved in getting tickets.

2 toilet blocks: Clean toilets for the convenience of passengers.

Public address system: To give information about trains.

Electronic display board: For information about train timings and platforms.

AI based surveillance cameras: To further strengthen security.

Luggage scanner: For quick checking of luggage.

Signage: To show the right direction to the passengers.

Metro connectivity: Easy connection for passengers traveling by metro.

Waiting for trains will be comfortable at New Delhi station, new holding area will be built before the festive season

By when will the work be completed?

The construction work of the holding area is going on at a fast pace. The target of the railways is to complete this work completely before the start of the festive season i.e. by 21 September 2025. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has given clear instructions to the officials that there should not be any delay and passengers should get better facilities.