New Delhi: New Delhi Railway Station is set to be developed like an airport-based model, equipped with 1,500 AI cameras and strict security with QR-based entry. A blueprint has been prepared to redevelop the station. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav confirmed that the redevelopment process is going rapidly and the station will be equipped with modern facilities, ensuring a more comfortable and safer experience for the passengers.
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) and the Indian Railways jointly work on the redevelopment, according to the reports. The plan is to make the station a world-class multimodal transport hub with superior infrastructure, high-tech security, surveillance, and AI-based cameras to guard every corner of the station.
Apart from transforming the station, special jackets and ID cards will be issued to the staff. No one can enter the station without a ticket.
Vaishnaw said that the top priority of the redevelopment will be security, and as part of it, 1,500 AI-based cameras will be installed across the station. Every corner will be monitored by the cameras, as they are equipped with modern technology and can detect suspicious activities. The Railway Minister said that the cameras will be the eyes of the system, and AI will be its brain.
New features set to be introduced at Delhi Railway Station
All staff members and vendors working at the station will be wearing special jackets with colour-coded ID cards. Railway employees will be required to wear fluorescent jackets, while contract workers, vendors, porters, cleaning staff, and IRCTC staff will wear jackets of a different colour.
A QR-based entry system will be set up at the station, allowing entry only to passengers with valid tickets. A separate entry lane was also implemented for monthly season ticket (MST) passengers and reserved passengers. An additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) will be deployed at the station to enhance security.
Passengers can easily access taxis and cabs at the railway station, as the Bharat Taxi Service will be connected to the Railvan app. The app ensures passengers can easily find the platforms, entry and exit points, and other facilities.