New Delhi Railway Station Upgrade: A new modern facility centre has opened at the New Delhi Railway Station to make travel easier and more comfortable for passengers during the busy festive season. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the station to check the new centre and review how crowds and passenger amenities are being managed. She also spoke directly with passengers to hear their opinions about the improved facilities.
Ticketing Zones
The railway station has now been divided into three separate ticketing zones. This system is designed to manage sudden crowd surges on the platforms and prevent overcrowding, which has caused serious accidents in the past. Earlier this year in February, a stampede at the station claimed 18 lives because of overcrowding.
Safety Measures
CM Rekha Gupta was accompanied by BJP MP from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari during the visit. Talking to reporters, both highlighted the better passenger facilities and new safety measures.
CM Rekha Gupta said, “During the festive season, when people in Delhi want to go to their hometowns for Chhath Puja and Diwali, railway stations see the movement of millions of passengers. In the past, we have witnessed many incidents due to overcrowding at various stations. I am happy that such a large passenger convenience centre has been inaugurated in Delhi.”
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari added, “One should always learn from past mistakes. After the earlier incident at New Delhi Railway Station, the government has been fully alert and cautious. That is why we have now created a large holding area and set up the country’s largest unreserved ticket counter, where passengers can purchase tickets immediately and board trains without delay.”
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Extra Trains for the Festive Season
The Chief Minister also announced that 3,000 new trains will run during the festive season to handle the large number of travelers, especially those heading to Bihar. She said, “This will ensure that our brothers and sisters from Purvanchal will reach their villages and towns safely and comfortably and celebrate the festivals with joy.”
