The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, 14th October 2025 – Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister, Delhi Government inspected the newly constructed Yatri Suvidha Kendra (Permanent Holding Area) at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). The Chief Minister was accompanied by Manoj Tiwari, Member of Parliament (North East Delhi). Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager Northern Railway, and other senior Railway officials were also present during her inspection. The General Manager provided a detailed briefing on Yatri Suvidha Kendra. It can accomodate 7000 passengers at a time.
Rekha Gupta said, “The newly developed state of the art Yatri Suvidha Kendra reflects the commitment of Indian Railways to provide comfortable travel to passengers during the festival season. ”
The new Yatri Suvidha Kendra is strategically divided into three zones to streamline passenger movement: a Ticketing area spanning 2,860 sqm, a Post Ticketing area of 1,150 sqm, and a Pre Ticketing area covering 1,218 sqm. to reduce congestion and improve passenger comfort across the terminal’s main entrance.
Northern Railway has equipped the Kendra with comprehensive, modern amenities to ensure passenger convenience and security.
Key features include:
Ticketing: 22 modern ticketing counters and 25 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).
Comfort: 18 High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans for efficient cooling.
Sanitation & Water: A dedicated toilet block built over 652 sqm, along with an RO-based drinking water system.
Information & Safety: A robust passenger announcement system with 24 speakers, three LED electronic train information displays, and a modern fire-fighting system (7 units).
Security: State-of-the-art security measures including 18 CCTV cameras, 5 luggage scanners, and 5 Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD).
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