New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved a comprehensive plan to develop 76 passenger holding areas at major railway stations across India. The decision follows the remarkable success of the Yatri Suvidha Kendra (Permanent Holding Area) at New Delhi Railway Station, which effectively managed heavy passenger traffic during the recent Diwali and Chhath festivals.

The new passenger holding areas will be built with a modular design, tailored to suit local conditions, ensuring efficiency, accessibility, and passenger comfort. The Minister has directed that all 76 facilities be completed well before the 2026 festival season, so as...