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Indian Railways is creating a permanent holding area near the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Station to manage passenger flow during peak festival seasons like Chhath, Holi, and Diwali. The facility will keep crowds off platforms, allowing only ticketed passengers to access platforms before specific train arrivals.

New Delhi Railway Station Holding’s Three Zones  

The holding area project of New Delhi railway station has been divided into three functional zones: Pre Ticketing Area, Ticketing Area and Post Ticketing Area.

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1. Pre-Ticketing Area (1,950 sqm): Can accommodate approximately 2,700 passengers during peak hours and will have amenities such as drinking water, food stalls, mobile toilets, lighting and fans.

2. Ticketing Area (2,288 sqm): Designed for up to 3,100 passengers, ensuring smooth movement and flow.

3. Post-Ticketing Area (1,570 sqm): Provides space for around 1,350 passengers, with room for queuing, security checks, and luggage screening.

New Delhi Railway Station Holding: Facilities 

1. 22 ticket counters

2. Two toilet blocks

3. Public address system

4. Electronic information display boards

5. AI-based surveillance cameras

6. Luggage scanners

7. Passenger guidance signage

8. Integrated Metro connectivity

New Delhi Railway Station Holding Update 

The construction of the New Delhi Railway Station holding area is currently underway. The project involves several challenging tasks, including relocating ATM counters, moving two electric high masts, dismantling two mobile towers, shifting the prepaid taxi stand, and relocating the Delhi Police cabin.

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The initiative aims to prevent platform overcrowding and enhance passenger safety, drawing from lessons learned while managing large crowds during past events, including the Mahakumbh. It has been launched as a pilot following the fatal stampede at New Delhi Station during the Maha Kumbh.