Key Features of the new Yatri Suvidha Kendra at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently inspected the newly constructed Yatri Suvidha Kendra at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving passenger experience during peak travel seasons like Diwali and Chhath Puja. Key Features of the Yatri Suvidha Kendra - Capacity: Designed to accommodate around 7,000 passengers at any given time. - Zonal Layout: - Ticketing Area: 2,860 sqm - Post-Ticketing Area: 1,150 sqm - Pre-Ticketing Area: 1,218 sqm - Facilities: - 22 manual ticket counters - 25 automatic ticket vending machines - Over 150 toilets - Drinking water dispensers Purpose and Impact - Decongestion: All ticketing counters inside the station have been shifted to this Kendra to ease crowding. - Passenger Comfort: Especially beneficial during festivals when passenger volume surges. - Future Expansion: Similar holding areas will be developed at 76 other stations across India. Vaishnaw emphasized that this initiative reflects Indian Railways' commitment to modernizing infrastructure and enhancing passenger convenience.
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