Archive · 5 Jan 2026
New Delhi Railway Station Expansion Plan
New Delhi Railway Station is one of the busiest in India, serving around 400,000 passengers every day.
The Ministry of Railways wants to make it bigger and better.
They plan to build two new station buildings where old ones currently stand.
This will help manage more trains and passengers.
The station is very important because it's in the capital city and many people use it every day.
New Delhi Railway Station is one of the busiest in India, serving around 400,000 passengers daily.
The Ministry of Railways plans to expand the station's built-up area as part of its redevelopment.
Two new station buildings will be constructed alongside Platforms 1 and 16, replacing existing structures.
The station is under the administrative control of the Delhi Division of Northern Railway (NR).
The expansion aims to enhance train-handling capacity and accommodate heavy footfall.
- Who
- Ministry of Railways
- What
- Expansion and modernisation of New Delhi Railway Station
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- New Delhi Railway Station
- Why
- To enhance train-handling capacity and accommodate heavy footfall
- Station
- New Delhi Railway Station
- Daily Passengers
- 400,000
- Current Built-up Area
- 17,274 square metres
- Administrative Control
- Delhi Division of Northern Railway (NR)
- Modernisation Plan
- Two new station buildings alongside Platforms 1 and 16