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New Delhi railway station redevelopment: Two new buildings planned to serve 7 lakh passengers daily

New Delhi Railway Station Redevelopment Update: The New Delhi Railway Station is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to enhance capacity and passenger facilities.

3 min readUpdated: Dec 27, 2025 07:39 PM IST

The New Delhi railway station (NDLS) falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway (NR). (Express Photo/File)

New Delhi railway station redevelopment: With an aim to double train originating capacity by 2030, Indian Railways (IR) has planned a phased capacity expansion to progressively meet rising traffic requirements over the coming years. Keeping this in mind, the New Delhi Railway Station is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to enhance capacity and passenger facilities.

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Redevelopment of New Delhi railway station

The New Delhi railway station (NDLS) falls under the administrative control of Northern Railway (NR). According to Northern Railway, two new station buildings will be constructed alongside Platforms 1 and 16 after demolishing the existing station buildings. The new station building will have a built-up area of approximately 1,09,000 sq. m, designed to accommodate up to seven lakh passengers daily.

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“Two station buildings shall be constructed alongside the Platform no 01 & 16 by demolishing the existing station buildings. The new station building will be having area about 109000 Sqm of built up area against the existing 17274 sqm built up area. At present four lakhs passengers are being dealt daily. The new station has been designed to cater for seven lakhs passengers daily,” the Northern Railway said in a statement.

New Delhi railway station redevelopment update

The zonal railway further stated that the new buildings will feature designated holding areas, apron zones for smooth passenger transition from the elevated road to the station and retail spaces. The plan also includes seamless integration with various city transport modes, including the Metro.

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On Friday, the Ministry of Railways announced a plan to double the train originating capacity of 48 major cities over the next five years. As part of this initiative, ten stations under Northern Railway have been identified for infrastructure upgrades. These stations are as follows:

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Delhi
Lucknow
Varanasi
Ayodhya
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Ludhiana
Jammu
Haridwar
Bareilly

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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