Vinod Bhat
Today, Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw reached New Delhi station to attend a program. During this, he took stock of the holding area being built in the station premises and directed the officers present there to complete the work of the holding area at the earliest.
A permanent holding area is being built towards Ajmeri Gate of New Delhi Railway Station premises to ensure smooth management of passengers during festivals, when the crowd of passengers increases. The holding area shall be divided into three functional zones, Pre Ticketing Area: 1950 Sqm- This space can accommodate approx. 2700 passengers during rush hours.
Ticketing Area: 2288 Sqm: It can accommodate 3100 passengers for smooth passenger movement.
Post Ticketing Area: 1570 Sqm: It can accommodate around 1350 passengers providing sufficient space for queuing, security checks, luggage scanning.
The following facilities shall be available to passengers in this dedicated holding area:
- 22 ticket counters
- 2 toilet blocks
- Public address system
- Electronic display board for information
- AI based surveillance camera
- Luggage scanner
- Signage for passengers guidance
•Integrated with Metro connectivity
Currently, the work of this holding area is in progress. While constructing this holding area, many challenging tasks like shifting of ATM counters, shifting of two electric high masts, removal of two mobile towers, shifting of prepaid taxi stand, shifting of Delhi Police cabin are being done.
