95-562: New Delhi railway station (station code: NDLS ) is the primary railway hub for the Indian capital, New Delhi , and an integral part of Indian Railways . Situated in Central Delhi , approximately 2 kilometers north of Connaught Place , the station features 16 platforms with entrances at Paharganj (platform 1) and Ajmeri Gate (platform 16). It is among the busiest railway stations in India, handling
190-647: A Peace Pagoda in the city containing Buddha relics. It was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama . New Delhi is home to several historic sites and museums. The National Museum, which began with an exhibition of Indian art and artefacts at the Royal Academy in London in the winter of 1947–48, was later at the end was shown at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in 1949. Later it was to form a permanent National Museum. On 15 August 1949,
285-497: A 2.2 MW rooftop solar project at the railway station. The station has eighteen platforms, two of which are designed to accommodate two 24-coach trains end-to-end. The station is equipped with four pit lines for washing and cleaning trains. The entrance and exit of the nearest Delhi Metro station, Chandni Chowk , are now within the Delhi Junction compound, thanks to the construction of an underground walkway. This eliminates
380-518: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake on 5 March 2012, and a swarm of twelve earthquakes, including four of magnitudes 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, and 3.3, on 12 November 2013. The climate of New Delhi is a dry-winter humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cwa ) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh ) with high variation between summer and winter in terms of both temperature and rainfall. The temperature varies from 46 °C (115 °F) in summers to around 10 °C (50 °F) in winters. The area's version of
475-634: A broader modernisation push, is planned. Suburban rail services such as the Delhi Ring Railway and the Delhi Suburban Railway witnessed substantial expansion ahead of the 1982 Asian Games ; New Delhi railway station features as a stop for these suburban services. In 2010, as many as 78 suburban trains passed through the station each day. The primary radial routes from New Delhi extend towards Faridabad–Palwal, Sonipat–Panipat, Rohtak, Gurgaon–Rewari, and Shahdara–Shamli. Another sub-section within
570-586: A direct connection to Indira Gandhi International Airport and links further to the Blue Line . A 242-meter (794-foot) skywalk connects the foot overbridges on the Ajmeri Gate entrance of the station to the metro station and the parking complex on Bhavbhuti Marg. The foot overbridge from the entrance overlooking Paharganj to the Bhavbhuti Marg parking area spans 442 meters (1,450 feet). Vehicle traffic congestion at
665-442: A figure that can rise to 600,000 during peak festival seasons. Since 1999, the station has held the record for the largest route relay interlocking system in the world. According to the categorisation of Indian Railway stations by commercial importance , the station was previously ranked as A1 and is now classified as an NSG-1 (Non-Suburban Grade-1) station. Before the proclamation of the new imperial capital at New Delhi in 1911,
760-498: A high frequency of trains and substantial passenger traffic on a daily basis. Until the 1950s, the Old Delhi railway station served as the principal railway station in Delhi. The New Delhi railway station was officially inaugurated in 1956, boasting of a single platform. The station building at Paharganj was the first in India to provide common facilities for all passenger classes, including
855-580: A humid subtropical climate is noticeably different from many other cities with this climate classification in that it features long and extremely hot summers with dust storms , relatively dry and mild winters with wildfire haze , and a monsoonal period. Summers are long, extending from early April to October, with the monsoon season occurring in the middle of the summer. Winter starts in November and peaks in January. Winters are very mild. The annual mean temperature
950-405: A large area of land southwest of Lutyens' Delhi to create the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri , where land was allotted for embassies, chanceries, high commissions and residences of ambassadors, around a wide central vista, Shanti Path . With a total area of 42.7 km (16.5 sq mi), the municipality of New Delhi forms a small part of the Delhi metropolitan area. Since the city
1045-488: A medley of domestic and international outlets was inaugurated in 2021. Facilities include a souvenir shop, book and magazine stalls, two executive lounges, waiting rooms, at least one escalator per platform, water vending machines, snack areas, and energy saving lighting systems. In 2014, Wi-Fi connectivity was introduced at the New Delhi railway station, initially free for a limited time, after which users were required to pay for
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#17328518410211140-450: A public-private partnership, the non-governmental organizations Chintan and Safai Sena have supported the material recovery facility at the station. The area, once a garbage dump, has been redeveloped to enable waste segregation. Waste from passenger trains at the station is collected, amounting to 3-4 tonnes daily, including several thousand plastic water bottles. This experiment of the Indian railways to coordinate station cleanliness with
1235-526: A single platform at Ajmeri Gate near Paharganj , and was completed in time for the city's inauguration in 1931. As construction of the Viceroy's House (the present Rashtrapati Bhavan), Central Secretariat , Parliament House , and All-India War Memorial ( India Gate ) was winding down, the building of a shopping district and a new plaza, Connaught Place , began in 1929, and was completed by 1933. Named after Prince Arthur , 1st Duke of Connaught (1850–1942), it
1330-502: A total floor area of 9,000 m spread over three floors. The entrance and departure sections straddling this region were moved to different floors. A new route relay interlocking system was implemented, which, since 1999, has been recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. The number of platforms was increased from 12 to 16 during this period. In the 1980s, the station possessed seven platforms. In 1995,
1425-406: A unified entry and exit. By the 1970s, as the station reached capacity, ongoing efforts have been made to decongest both the station and rail traffic. By the 1980s, the station had expanded to seven platforms, which increased to ten by 1995, and eventually to sixteen during the redevelopment in 2010. The redevelopment also included upgrading the new station building facing Ajmeri Gate. Additionally,
1520-552: A variety of themes, graffiti, and styles from across India, including the Warli painting . The main façade facing Ajmeri Gate side was bedecked with the artwork of various monuments illustrating India's heritage. Green spaces were developed in conjunction too. New Delhi railway station is served by the Yellow Line and Airport Express Line of the Delhi Metro , the latter of which provides
1615-490: Is 774.4 millimetres (30.49 in) and monsoon rainfall from June to September is about 640.4 millimetres (25.21 in), most of which is during the monsoons in July and August. In Mercer 's 2015 annual quality-of-living survey, New Delhi ranks at number 154 out of 230 cities due to bad air quality and pollution. The World Health Organization ranked New Delhi as the world's worst polluted city in 2014 among about 1,600 cities
1710-580: Is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are showcased at night, with the Qutub Minar as the chosen backdrop of the event. Other events such as Kite Flying Festival, International Mango Festival and Vasant Panchami (the Spring Festival) are held every year in Delhi. In 2007, the Japanese Buddhist organisation Nipponzan Myohoji decided to build
1805-445: Is around 25 °C (77 °F); monthly daily mean temperatures range from approximately 13 to 34 °C (55 to 93 °F). New Delhi's highest temperature ever recorded is 49.9 °C (121.8 °F) on 28 May 2024 at Met Delhi Mungeshpur while the lowest temperature ever recorded is −2.2 °C (28.0 °F) on 11 January 1967 at Indira Gandhi International Airport (formerly known as Palam Airport ). The average annual rainfall
1900-563: Is barricaded now with entry to the inside arch restricted. The Rajpath , which was built similar to the Champs-Élysées in Paris, is the ceremonial boulevard for the Republic of India , located in New Delhi. The annual Republic Day parade takes place here on 26 January. The Beating retreat takes place here two days later. Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent
1995-697: Is jointly administered by both the Central Government of India and the local Government of Delhi , it is also the capital of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. New Delhi is administered through a municipal government, known as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The other urban areas of the metropolis of Delhi are administered by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board . As of 2015 ,
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#17328518410212090-716: Is located on the Indo-Gangetic Plain , there is little difference in elevation across the city. New Delhi and surrounding areas were once a part of the Aravali Range ; all that is left of those mountains is the Delhi Ridge , which is also called the Lungs of Delhi. While New Delhi lies on the floodplains of the Yamuna River , it is essentially a landlocked city. East of the river is the urban area of Shahdara . New Delhi falls under
2185-547: Is now designated an NSG-1 station. Other ancillaries within the station complex include the Rail Yatri Niwas at Ajmeri Gate. Since 2009, the Rail Yatri Niwas has been operated by Ginger Hotel in collaboration with IRCTC . Security personnel of the Government Railway Police , Railway Protection Force , and Delhi Police are deployed at the station. The station is equipped with over 150 CCTV cameras, monitored by
2280-575: Is the most widely spoken language in New Delhi and the lingua franca of the city. English is primarily used as the formal language by business and government institutes. New Delhi has a literacy rate of 89.38% according to 2011 census, which is the highest in Delhi. According to 2011 census, Hinduism is the religion of 89.8% of New Delhi's population. There are also communities of Muslims (4.5%), Christians (2.9%), Sikhs (2.0%), Jains (0.4%). Other religious groups include Parsis , Buddhists , and Jews . The national capital of India, New Delhi
2375-482: Is the oldest railway station in Delhi , India. It is one of the busiest railway stations in the country, with around 250 trains commencing, terminating, or passing through it daily. Established in 1864, it originally served trains arriving from Calcutta . The current station building, designed in the architectural style of the nearby Red Fort , was constructed by the imperial British government and opened in 1903. Preceding
2470-643: The Delhi Junction railway station served the entire city; the Agra –Delhi railway line cut through what is today referred to as Lutyens' Delhi . The line ran through plans for a new capital, including space set aside for the All India War Memorial and Kingsway . The railway line was realigned along the Yamuna River and opened in 1924, coinciding with the construction of the Minto Rail Bridge . In 1926,
2565-584: The East Indian Railway Company approved the construction of a single-story building and a single platform between Ajmeri Gate and Paharganj ; this would eventually morph into the New Delhi railway station. The government's plans to construct the new station inside the Central Park of Connaught Place was rejected. The Viceroy entered the city through the new railway station during the inauguration of New Delhi in 1931. New structures were added to
2660-676: The McKelvey School of Engineering of Washington University in St. Louis , launched the Aerosol and Air Quality Research Facility to study air pollution in New Delhi, among other Indian cities. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India , the water quality of the Yamuna and Ganges river basins have improved as industries are closed due to the lockdown. The air quality has also significantly improved during
2755-640: The National Capital Region is the New Delhi–Anand Vihar–New Delhi/Delhi route. The station handled around 500,000 passengers each day in 2011.Between 2016 and 2018, Rohit Anand conducted a study estimating that New Delhi Railway Station experienced a daily footfall of approximately 482,000 passengers. The study calculated an equivalent passenger unit (EPU) of 415,157. During festivals, daily footfalls can soar to 700,000. Other estimates place daily footfall at around 500,000. In 2011,
2850-728: The National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India , hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan , Sansad Bhavan , and the Supreme Court . New Delhi is a municipality within the NCT, administered by the NDMC , which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger administrative district ,
2945-461: The New Delhi district . Although colloquially Delhi and New Delhi are used interchangeably to refer to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, both are distinct entities, with the municipality and the New Delhi district forming a relatively small part within the megacity of Delhi. The National Capital Region is an even larger entity, comprising the entire NCT along with adjoining districts in
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3040-598: The New Delhi railway station by about 60 years, Delhi Junction has remained a significant hub in India’s railway network. The Chandni Chowk station of the Delhi Metro network is situated nearby, providing seamless connectivity to the city. The station began operations in 1864 with a broad-gauge train from Calcutta. In 1873, the Rajputana State Railway laid a metre-gauge track connecting Delhi to Rewari and further to Ajmer , with metre-gauge train services from
3135-580: The RK Puram district with an index of 852. The lowest index recorded was in the Anand Vihar district with an index of 319. Levels of PM2.5 were recorded at 710 μg/m , more than 11 times the World Health Organization 's safe limit. In a 2018 study, New Delhi was found to be the most polluted capital out of 61 capital cities around the world. In December 2019, IIT Bombay , in partnership with
3230-635: The Sansad Marg and run parallel to the Rajpath. In the south, land up to Safdarjung's Tomb was acquired to create what is today known as Lutyens' Bungalow Zone . Before construction could begin on the rocky ridge of Raisina Hill, a circular railway line around the Council House (now Parliament House ), called the Imperial Delhi Railway , was built to transport construction material and workers for
3325-464: The seismic zone-IV , making it vulnerable to earthquakes. It lies on several fault lines and thus experiences frequent earthquakes, most of them of mild intensity. There was a spike in the number of earthquakes between 2011 and 2015, most notable being a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in 2015 with its epicentre in Nepal , a 4.7-magnitude earthquake on 25 November 2007, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on 7 September 2011,
3420-503: The 1980s, the station managed approximately 100 trains daily, comprising coaching, mail, and express trains. New Delhi railway station has witnessed numerous initiatives over the decades to decongest it. During the 1970s and 1980s, goods trains that previously arrived at the station were diverted to other stations. New platforms, including island platforms and additional platform faces, were constructed. Washing and stabling points , as well as shunting necks, were also expanded. The section of
3515-536: The Agra–Delhi railway line was inaugurated, establishing Delhi as a critical railway hub connected by six railway systems. The East Indian Railway , North-Western State Railway , and Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway made headways into Delhi from Ghaziabad, crossing the Yamuna River . The Delhi–Panipat–Ambala Cantonment–Kalka Railway extended northwards from Delhi, while the Rajputana–Malwa Railway passed through
3610-523: The Architect of the Ministry of Railways . The singular platform station was officially inaugurated on 16 April 1956. Heretofore, the Old Delhi railway station served as the primary railway station for the city. The exterior of the building during this period was composed of exposed concrete. In anticipation for the 1982 Asian Games , the exterior of the entrance facing Paharganj was clad with sandstone. This
3705-434: The Delhi district briefly on its way toward Gurgaon and Rewari Junction. Old Delhi railway station was constructed using red stone to harmonise with the historic Mughal-era Red Fort located nearby. The original station building featured six clock towers, of which Tower 4 remains in use today as a water tank. Old Delhi railway station served as the primary railway station of Delhi and a junction for four railway lines until
3800-658: The Delhi region to switch to compressed natural gas by 1 March 2016. Transportation vehicles that are more than 10 years old were banned from entering the capital. Analysing real-time vehicle speed data from Uber Delhi revealed that during the odd-even program, average speeds went up by a statistically significant 5.4 per cent (2.8 standard deviations from normal). This means vehicles have less idling time in traffic and vehicle engines would run closer to minimum fuel consumption. In bordering areas, PM 2.5 levels were recorded more than 400 (ug/m3) while in inner areas in Delhi, they were recorded between 150 and 210 on an average. However,
3895-499: The Kashmere Gate entrance. Some platforms were merged to form longer platforms capable of accommodating 24-coach trains. The station building underwent another bout of renovation in 2012–13. Delhi Junction previously handled both broad-gauge and metre-gauge trains. However, since 1994, it has been exclusively a broad-gauge station, with metre-gauge traffic shifted to Delhi Sarai Rohilla station . In 2016, plans were made to install
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3990-756: The National Museum was formally inaugurated and has 200,000 works of art, both of Indian and foreign origin, covering over 5,000 years. The India Gate , which was built in 1931, was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. It is the national monument of India commemorating the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died while fighting for the British Raj in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War . The monument
4085-578: The Railway Police and supported by the Signal and Telecommunication department of Indian Railways . The station has two police stations and three posts. In cleanliness, the station ranked 165th out of 720 stations in India in an independent audit in 2019; out of the 21 NSG-1 stations, it ranked 11th. In 2016, out of 75 stations of the A1 category, New Delhi railway station ranked 55 in cleanliness. Since 2012, as part of
4180-640: The Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. A system was introduced under which the elected government was given wide powers, excluding law and order which remained with the Central Government. The actual enforcement of the legislation came in 1993. The first major extension of New Delhi outside of Lutyens' Delhi came in the 1950s when the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) developed
4275-594: The area of the municipality of the same name but also encompasses the Delhi Cantonment and parts of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi area. New Delhi is the largest commercial city in northern India. It has an estimated net State Domestic Product (FY 2010) of ₹ 1,595 billion (US$ 19 billion) in nominal terms and ~ ₹ 6,800 billion (US$ 81 billion) in PPP terms. As of 2013 , the per capita income of Delhi
4370-634: The colonial government to reunite Bengal and immediately shift the capital to New Delhi. Old Delhi had served as the political and financial centre of several empires of medieval India and the Delhi Sultanate , most notably of the Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857. During the early 1900s, a proposal was made to the British administration to shift the capital of the British Indian Empire, as India
4465-426: The colonial-era paradigm persisted: the platform and enclosed area once reserved for the British became the domain of upper-class Indians, while the remaining platforms and areas were designated for the lower classes. A common refreshment area was constructed, along with waiting areas designated by ticket class and resting rooms with varying fees accessible to all classes. The building's layout and design were overseen by
4560-507: The committee settled on the south site. A site atop the Raisina Hill , formerly Raisina Village, a Meo village, was chosen for the Rashtrapati Bhawan , then known as the Viceroy's House. The reason for this choice was that the hill lay directly opposite the Dinapanah citadel, which was also considered the site of Indraprastha , the ancient region of Delhi. Subsequently, the foundation stone
4655-439: The daily revenue was ₹ 75 lakh (US$ 90,000). According to a 2009 study, the daily passengers originating at major stations is about 720,000 in the capital region. With respect to suburban rail services, New Delhi railway station accommodates around 38,000 daily unreserved passengers, out of a total of 430,000 unreserved passengers across the network each day. The station's maiden round-the-clock service food court featuring
4750-498: The design. The station spans 86 hectares (0.86 km), with 10–20% of this area (approximately 50 acres) designated for retail and commercial use. 13 consortiums from around the world expressed their interest. In March 2020, long-term plans for a public-private partnership aimed at transforming the railway station to enhance passenger flow were outlined, with the Rail Land Development Authority appointed to oversee
4845-477: The establishment of the New Delhi railway station in 1926, ahead of the inauguration of New Delhi in 1931. The original Agra–Delhi railway line passed through the area later designated for the hexagonal War Memorial (now India Gate ) and Kingsway (now Rajpath ) as part of New Delhi's city planning. To accommodate this, the East Indian Railway Company realigned the tracks to run along the Yamuna River, completing
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#17328518410214940-421: The first Rajdhani Express departed from this station to Howrah. The first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off from the station in 2019. Luxury tourist trains such as the Palace on Wheels , Royal Rajasthan on Wheels , and Maharajas' Express have itineraries that begin and conclude at New Delhi Railway Station. The Buddhist circuit train, Mahaparinirvan Express , also begins and concludes its journey at
5035-439: The government structure of the New Delhi Municipal Council includes a chairperson, three members of New Delhi's Legislative Assembly, two members nominated by the Chief Minister of the NCT of Delhi and five members nominated by the central government. The districts of the NCT were redrawn in 2012 and include a district called New Delhi, albeit with different borders than the municipality. The New Delhi district includes not only
5130-416: The initiative. The plans and timeline remain tentative, with the primary objective being the creation of a world-class railway station. Around 8 temples and 5 mosques are situated in the vicinity of the station. A temple, the Lankeshwar Mahadev Temple, is located on platforms 6–7, while a mosque, Masjid Ghareeb Shah, is situated on platforms 2–3. An attempt to demolish the Lankeshwar Mahadev Temple in 1982
5225-502: The introduction of additional train stoppages at stations such as Delhi Shahdara Junction railway station . As the five primary railway stations catering to the state, with the New Delhi railway station occupying pole position as the busiest, nearing traffic saturation, the development of additional stations, such as the Bijwasan railway station , are currently underway. One of the first two Amrit Bharat Express trains, originating from this station and heading towards Darbhanga Junction ,
5320-494: The last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Rajghat is the place where Gandhi was cremated on 31 January 1948 after his assassination and his ashes were buried and make it a final resting place beside the sanctity of the Yamuna River. The Raj Ghat in the shape of the large square platform with black marble was designed by architect Vanu Bhuta. Delhi Junction railway station Delhi Junction railway station , located in Chandni Chowk , Old Delhi ,
5415-426: The lockdown. On 5 November 2020, New Delhi recorded its most toxic day in a year, as the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 particles was recorded at 14 times the WHO's safe limit. (Poor) (Poor) (Moderate) (Moderate) (Moderate) (Moderate) (Satisfactory) (Satisfactory) (Satisfactory) (Severe) (Severe) (Very Poor) As of 2011, the New Delhi Municipal Council area has a population of 249,998. Hindi
5510-429: The new capital was inaugurated in 1931. Many employees were brought into the new capital from distant parts of India, including the Bengal Presidency and Madras Presidency . Subsequently, housing for them has developed around Gole Market area in the 1920s. Built in the 1940s, to house government employees, with bungalows for senior officials in the nearby Lodhi Estate area, Lodhi colony near historic Lodhi Gardens ,
5605-404: The new route in 1924. The station underwent remodelling in 1934–35, during which its platforms were extended, and power signals were introduced. In the 1990s, a new entrance was added on the Kashmere Gate side, and additional platforms were constructed. The platforms were renumbered in September 2011, with the sequence starting from the main entrance as Platform 1 and ending at Platform 16 near
5700-441: The next twenty years. The last stumbling block was the Agra -Delhi railway line that cut right through the site earmarked for the hexagonal All-India War Memorial ( India Gate ) and Kingsway ( Rajpath ), which was a problem because the Old Delhi Railway Station served the entire city at that time. The line was shifted to run along the Yamuna River , and it began operating in 1924. The New Delhi Railway Station opened in 1926, with
5795-437: The odd- and even-numbered licence plates system was announced by Delhi government in December 2015. In addition, trucks were to be allowed to enter India's capital only after 11 pm, two hours later than the existing restriction. The driving restriction scheme was planned to be implemented as a trial from 1 January 2016 for an initial period of 15 days. The restriction was in force between 8 am and 8 pm, and traffic
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#17328518410215890-419: The organisation tracked around the world. In 2016, United States Environmental Protection Agency listed New Delhi as the most polluted city on Earth and IQAir listed New Delhi as the world's most polluted capital city for the second straight year in year 2019. In an attempt to lessen air pollution in New Delhi, which gets worse during the winter, a temporary alternate-day travel scheme for cars using
5985-444: The railway station later and the original building served as the parcel office for many years. By 1955, a new station building had been constructed at a cost of about ₹ 20 lakh (equivalent to ₹ 22 crore or US$ 2.6 million in 2023). A common entrance, exit and circulating area for all classes of passengers were constructed. It was the maiden station in India to have common facilities. Heretofore, an adapted form of
6080-611: The rest of India. On India's Independence Day (15 August), the prime minister of India addresses the nation from the Red Fort . Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom. The Republic Day Parade is a large cultural and military parade showcasing India's cultural diversity and military might. Religious festivals include Diwali (the festival of light), Maha Shivaratri , Teej , Durga Puja , Mahavir Jayanti , Guru Nanak Jayanti , Holi , Lohri , Eid ul-Fitr , Eid ul-Adha , Easter , Raksha Bandhan , and Christmas . The Qutub Festival
6175-434: The service. The station is home to base kitchens. As of 2021, the cargo provisions at the station are being redeveloped. In 2003, the station was serviced by around 1450 licensed porters, with each porter earning in upwards of ₹ 6,500 (US$ 78) per month. According to the old categorisation of Indian Railway stations by commercial importance , New Delhi was ranked A1; per the latest categorisation system adopted in 2017, it
6270-417: The station commencing in 1876. The current building of Delhi Junction railway station was constructed in 1900 and opened to the public in 1903. Initially operating with just two platforms and serving around 1,000 passengers, the station has grown significantly over the years. It now handles over 350,000 passengers daily, with approximately 250 trains starting, ending, or passing through it every day. In 1904,
6365-455: The station has been a persistent issue, which has been systematically addressed through various measures over time. During the 1970s and 1980s, proposals were introduced to construct an additional entry point from Thompson Road and to widen Chelmsford Road. The 2016 report of a high-powered committee on decongesting traffic in Delhi identified the areas surrounding the station as warranting urgent decongestion measures. A new traffic circulation plan
6460-496: The station redevelopment masterplan of the Indian Railways . Other consultants included AREP , Gerkan, Marg and Partners , HOK group and Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES). In 2008, a series of diagrams were proposed, one of which featured a glass-and-steel domed exterior enclosing the entire platform area of the station. Extensive modifications were planned to optimize the utilization of footfall and vehicular space, with commercial elements seamlessly integrated into
6555-485: The station spanning Thomson Road was also developed, featuring a station building, ticketing facilities, and other ancillary structures. The burgeoning traffic at the station prompted consideration of Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station to alleviate the load. In the 2000s, decongestion efforts included the construction of new passenger terminals, such as Anand Vihar Terminal railway station , the diversion of trains to other stations like Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station , and
6650-439: The station was integrated with the Delhi Metro network through the New Delhi metro station . The 16 platforms at New Delhi railway station accommodate over 250 trains that start, terminate, or pass through the station daily. Estimates of the daily footfall and the number of passengers handled vary depending on the study and the time of year. On average, the station experiences a daily footfall of approximately 500,000 passengers,
6745-423: The station, including the KK Express on the New Delhi–Bangalore–Trivandrum route. In 1967, a container service was introduced on the New Delhi–Mumbai route, and folding containers were implemented on the New Delhi–Gwalior route. In the 1970s, the New Delhi–Ernakulam train covered a distance of 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles), while the Delhi–Jaipur Express achieved a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph). In
6840-461: The station. The number of trains handled per platform per day ranges from 13 to 23. On average, the station handles in excess of 250 trains every day, whereas the maximum reaching 275 in a single day. The station accommodates a total of over 400 unique trains. The station facilitated the introduction of passenger trains on routes like New Delhi–Ahmedabad to accommodate increasing population growth and industrialization. Double-heading trains operated from
6935-600: The sub-city of Dwarka , located in the southwest district, has a substantially low level of air pollution. At the NSIT University campus, located in sector 3 Dwarka, pollution levels were as low as 93 PPM. On 7 November 2017, the Indian Medical Association declared a public health emergency due to high pollution levels. The highest being in the Punjabi Bagh district with an air quality index of 999 and in
7030-444: The tenth platform was constructed. The Paharganj entrance weathered more space constraints as compared to its counterpart at Ajmeri Gate. In 2007, the architecture firm Farrells , in collaboration with other firms such as Arup and SMEC , was appointed as a consultant for the redevelopment, modernization, and expansion of the station in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The consultants would also be involved in
7125-493: The top position as the most targeted emerging markets retail destination among Asia-Pacific markets. The government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi does not release any economic figures specifically for New Delhi but publishes an official economic report on the whole of Delhi annually. According to the Economic Survey of Delhi , the metropolis has a net State Domestic Product (SDP) of Rs. 830.85 billion (for
7220-505: The two NGOs resulted in friction with the traditional waste-picker community. Mechanised cleaning is undertaken through different contractors. In 2017, energy saving systems were embedded into the lighting and fan fixtures. In 2016-2017, 2 MW of rooftop solar panels were installed at the station under a public-private partnership, with maintenance contracted for 25 years. A 2018-19 beautification effort led to several walls and staircases being adorned with artwork and murals. The artwork features
7315-603: The two neighbouring states forming a continuously built-up area with it, including Ghaziabad , Noida , Greater Noida , Meerut , YEIDA City , Gurgaon , and Faridabad . The foundation stone of New Delhi, south of central Delhi, was laid by George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 . It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker . The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General Irwin . Until December 1911, Calcutta
7410-539: The viceroy's residence in the Coronation Park , Kingsway Camp , declared that the capital of the Raj would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi . Three days later, George V and his consort, Mary , laid the foundation stone of New Delhi at Kingsway Camp. Large parts of New Delhi were planned by Edwin Lutyens , who first visited Delhi in 1912, and Herbert Baker , both leading 20th-century British architects. The contract
7505-551: The year 2004–05) and a per capita income of Rs. 53,976 ($ 1,200). In the year 2008–09 New Delhi had a per capita Income of Rs. 116,886 ($ 2,595). It grew by 16.2% to reach Rs. 135,814 ($ 3,018) in 2009–10 fiscal. New Delhi's per capita GDP (at PPP) was at $ 6,860 during 2009–10 fiscal, making it one of the richest cities in India. The tertiary sector contributes 78.4% of Delhi's gross SDP followed by secondary and primary sectors with 20.2% and 1.4% contribution respectively. The gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Delhi at prices for
7600-528: The year 2011–12 has been estimated at Rs 3.13 trillion ( short scale ), which is an increase of 18.7 per cent over the previous fiscal. New Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence of the vast Indian bureaucracy and political system. The city's capital status has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. National events such as Republic Day , Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti (Gandhi's birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in New Delhi and
7695-460: Was Rs. 230000, second highest in India after Goa. GSDP in Delhi at the prices for 2012–13 is estimated at Rs 3.88 trillion ( short scale ) against Rs 3.11 trillion ( short scale ) in 2011–12. Connaught Place , one of North India 's largest commercial and financial centres, is located in the northern part of New Delhi. Adjoining areas such as Barakhamba Road , ITO are also major commercial centres. The government and quasi-government sector
7790-595: Was designed by Robert Tor Russell , chief architect to the Public Works Department (PWD). After the capital of India moved to Delhi, a temporary secretariat building was constructed in a few months in 1912 in North Delhi . Most of the government offices of the new capital moved here from the 'Old secretariat' in Old Delhi (the building now houses the Delhi Legislative Assembly ), a decade before
7885-718: Was flagged off on December 30, 2023. The rail lines include the New Delhi–Mumbai main line , the Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line —both part of the Diamond Quadrilateral —and the New Delhi–Chennai main line . These lines have undergone various improvements over the years, with plans for further enhancements underway. As of 2016, the maximum permissible sectional speed on these lines ranged from 100 to 130 km/h (62–81 mph). The Delhi-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor , part of
7980-569: Was given to Sobha Singh . The original plan called for its construction in Tughlaqabad, inside the Tughlaqabad Fort , but this was given up because of the Delhi-Calcutta trunk line that passed through the fort. Construction really began after World War I and was completed by 1931. The gardening and planning of plantations was led by A.E.P. Griessen , and later William Mustoe. The city that
8075-575: Was later dubbed " Lutyens' Delhi " was inaugurated in ceremonies beginning on 10 February 1931 by Viceroy Irwin. Lutyens designed the central administrative area of the city as a testament to Britain's imperial aspirations . Soon Lutyens started considering other places. Indeed, the Delhi Town Planning Committee, set up to plan the new imperial capital, with George Swinton as chairman, and John A. Brodie and Lutyens as members, submitted reports for both north and south sites. However, it
8170-445: Was not restricted on Sundays. Public transportation service was increased during the restriction period. On 16 December 2015, the Supreme Court of India mandated several restrictions on Delhi's transportation system to curb pollution. Among the measures, the court ordered to stop registrations of diesel cars and sport utility vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000 cc and over until 31 March 2016. The court also ordered all taxis in
8265-471: Was officially named, from Calcutta on the east coast, to Delhi. The Government of British India felt that it would be logistically easier to administer India from Delhi, which is in the centre of northern India. The land for building the new city of Delhi was acquired under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 . During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911, George V while laying the foundation stone for
8360-405: Was proposed in 2022. State Entry Road, a relic from the British era located on the entrance abutting Paharganj, provides an alternative route to the congested Chelmsford Road; however, its access remains limited. New Delhi New Delhi ( / ˈ nj uː ˈ d ɛ . l i / , Hindi: [ˈnəiː ˈdɪlːiː] , ISO : Naī Dillī ) is the capital of India and a part of
8455-454: Was rejected by the Viceroy when the cost of acquiring the necessary properties was found to be too high. The central axis of New Delhi, which today faces east at India Gate , was previously meant to be a north-south axis linking the Viceroy's House at one end with Paharganj at the other. Eventually, owing to space constraints and the presence of a large number of heritage sites on the north side,
8550-738: Was shifted from the site of Delhi Durbar of 1911–1912, where the Coronation Pillar stood, and embedded in the walls of the forecourt of the Secretariat . The Rajpath , also known as King's Way, stretched from the India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Secretariat building, the two blocks of which flank the Rashtrapati Bhawan and houses ministries of the government of India, and the Parliament House , both designed by Baker, are located at
8645-425: Was subsequently painted over in the 1990s. In the build-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games , the original exterior was covered with aluminum. Pillars and benches were also redesigned with a metallic finish. Subsequently, the aluminum panels on the exterior were updated with a coordinated color scheme. In September 2009, the new building of the station facing Ajmeri Gate was opened to the public. The building boasted of
8740-589: Was the capital of India during the British Rule. However, it had become the centre of the nationalist movements since the late nineteenth century, which led to the Partition of Bengal by Viceroy Curzon . This created massive political and religious upsurge including political assassinations of British officials in Calcutta. The anti-colonial sentiments among the public led to a complete boycott of British goods, which forced
8835-487: Was the last residential areas built by the British Raj . After India gained independence in 1947, limited autonomy was conferred to New Delhi and was administered by a Chief Commissioner appointed by the Government of India . In 1966, Delhi was converted into a union territory and eventually the Chief Commissioner was replaced by a Lieutenant Governor. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 declared
8930-492: Was the primary employer in New Delhi. The city's service sector has expanded due in part to the large skilled English-speaking workforce that has attracted many multinational companies. Key service industries include information technology, telecommunications, hotels, banking, media, and tourism. The 2011 World Wealth Report ranks economic activity in New Delhi at 39, but overall the capital is ranked at 37, above cities like Jakarta and Johannesburg. New Delhi, with Beijing, shares
9025-467: Was unsuccessful. The historic Mughal-era edifices of Ajmeri Gate and Ghaziuddin's Mosque are also located in the vicinity of the station. The AMASR Act regulates construction in the vicinity of centrally-protected monuments. The station serves as the primary originating junction for the Rajdhani Express , while several pairs of Shatabdi Express trains also originate and terminate here. In 1969,
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