Anand Vihar, Udhna stations to get new passenger holding areas ahead of festival rush

The Railways said facilities at Yatri Suvidha Kendras will help reduce crowding on station platforms, circulating areas and approaches during peak periods. They will also provide passengers with a more organised and comfortable place to wait before entering the station or platform.

“The Kendras will provide spacious covered waiting and seating areas, dedicated ticketing facilities, toilets and washroom facilities for men and women, drinking water and other essential passenger amenities. Public Address and passenger information systems, CCTV surveillance and security arrangements, adequate lighting, electrical and S&T facilities, display boards, signage, organised passenger circulation and furniture are also being provided,” it added.

Yatri Suvidha Kendra at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station

At Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT), the Yatri Suvidha Kendra is being developed in two phases. The phase I will provide a dedicated waiting area for around 4,000 passengers, with foundation and structural work currently underway. Phase II will increase the capacity further, allowing the facility to accommodate around 7,000 passengers once completed.

Proposed photo of Yatri Suvidha Kendra at Anand Vihar Terminal (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Yatri Suvidha Kendra at Udhna railway station

At Udhna Railway Station, the Yatri Suvidha Kendra will be able to accommodate around 15,000 passengers at a time. Once completed, it will provide better connectivity between the holding area and platforms, helping passengers move around the station more smoothly and reducing crowding.

Proposed photo of Yatri Suvidha Kendra at Udhna station (Image: Ministry of Railways)