Preparations have been intensified at New Delhi railway station as soon as the festive season draws near. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav recently visited the station and took stock of the new holding area being built towards Ajmeri Gate. He gave strict instructions to the officials that the construction work of this holding area should be completed at the earliest, so that the crowd of passengers can be handled better during the festivals.

Why is the holding area important?

During the festive season, a huge crowd of passengers gather at the New Delhi railway station. To manage this crowd, the railway is building a permanent holding area towards Ajmeri Gate. This step has been taken taking a lesson from the tragic incident during Mahakumbh. At that time, 18 people lost their lives due to stampede at the station. After this incident, the Railways decided to create a permanent holding area at major stations of the country, so that the crowd could be managed and such incidents can be stopped.

What will be special in the holding area?

The holding area of ​​New Delhi railway station is divided into three parts. This will help passengers at every step.

• Pre-ticking area: In this area of ​​1950 square meters, about 2700 passengers can sit comfortably even in busy times. Here passengers will get the facility to wait before taking tickets.
• Ticketing area: There will be a seating arrangement of 3100 passengers in this area of ​​2288 square meters. In this part, attention has been given to make the process of taking tickets smooth.
• Post Ticketing Area: This area of ​​1570 square meters will have space for 1350 passengers. This part will have enough space to take safety checks, goods scanning and queue in this part.

Special facilities for passengers

Railways is going to make this holding area even more convenient for passengers. Many modern facilities will be available here.

• 22 ticket counter: So that time is left in taking tickets.
• 2 toilet blocks: Clean toilets for the convenience of passengers.
• Public Address System: To give information about trains.
• Electronic Display Board: For the time and platform information of trains.
• AI based monitoring cameras: To further strengthen security.
• Luggage scanner: For immediate checking of the goods.
• Signage: To show the right direction to the passengers.
• Metro Connectivity: Easy connections for passengers traveling by metro.

When will the work be completed?

Construction of the holding area is going on fast. The target of the railway is that this work should be completely finished before the festive season starts i.e. by 21 September 2025. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has given clear instructions to the officials that there should not be any delay and passengers should get better facilities.

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Pahalgam terror attack: The neighboring country has been shocked after the Pakistani connection came to light in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi gave a jackal to India and said that if we stop our water, then get ready for war. We have kept Gauri, Shaheen, Ghaznavi and 130 nuclear weapons only for India. Their stance is towards India.

Taking a sharp action, India decided to abolish the Indus Water Treaty. Because of this, the water going towards Pakistan has been stopped. Apart from this, many officers have been ordered to go from the Pakistani High Commissioner. In response, Pakistan has also closed its aircraft for India and canceled the Shimla agreement.

Pakistan Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi announced
After the horrific terrorist attack on 22 April 2025 in Basaron Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, 26 innocent tourists were killed. After this incident, tension between India and Pakistan has reached its peak. Meanwhile, Pakistan has started preparations like war, which has increased the possibility of regional instability. Pakistan Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi has announced that all railway stations of the country have been subjected to the Pakistani armed forces. The move aims to ensure rapid transportation of military equipment and weapons, so that there is no delay in military preparations in a possible war event.

Pakistan Railway is now under army control
According to Pakistani Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi, military desk has been set up at all railway stations. The entire logistic system is now under control of the armed forces. Tanks, heavy weapons and other military equipment can now be transferred directly through the railway as required. Abbasi said, “Our officers are fully prepared and will work according to the army instructions if needed.”

Pahalgam terror attack: The neighboring country has been shocked after the Pakistani connection came to light in the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi gave a jackal to India and said that if we stop our water, then get ready for war. We have kept Gauri, Shaheen, Ghaznavi and 130 nuclear weapons only for India. Their stance is towards India.

Let us know that India took a sharp action and decided to end the Indus Water Treaty. Because of this, the water going towards Pakistan has been stopped. Apart from this, many officers have been ordered to go from the Pakistani High Commissioner. In response, Pakistan has also closed its aircraft for India and canceled the Shimla agreement.

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Ashwini Vaishnav on Train Ticket: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said in Parliament on Friday that the ticket purchased from the ticket counter can be canceled online through IRCTC website or inquiry number 139, but to get the amount, one has to go to the Railway Reservation Center. BJP MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni had questioned whether there is a need to go to the station before the train departure to cancel the ticket. But do you know that the train ticket taken at the counter can also be canceled online.

Passengers buy tickets from IRCTC or from other apps

Many millions of people travel every day with Indian trains. Most of this nowadays buy passenger tickets online IRCTC website or other apps or websites. Still today, the number of such people is very high, who go to the counter and take a train ticket. But now you know that you can cancel the train ticket taken on the counter online.

In a written reply to this question, Vaishnav said in the Rajya Sabha that the ticket will be canceled at the reservation counter if the railway passengers (cancellation of tickets (tickets can be canceled and rent return) to the waiting list taken from the PRS Counter (Railway Reservation Center) as per the time limit.

Refund amount can be taken by depositing tickets at PRS counter

He said, under normal circumstances, PRS counter tickets can be canceled online through IRCTC website or 139 within the stipulated time limit as per Railway Passenger (ticket cancellation and rent return) Rules 2015 and refund amount can be taken by depositing tickets at the original PRS counter of the reservation counters.

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