India, Oct. 12 -- Since Indian Railways is the primary mode of transportation for the low and middle-income groups, efforts are being made to increase the facilities for them while ensuring the safety of all passengers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday after inspecting a newly constructed permanent holding area for passengers at the New Delhi railway station.
Named Yatri Suvidha Kendra, the permanent holding area is designed to accommodate approximately 7,000 passengers at any given time, enhancing pre-boarding comfort and flow.
Vaishnaw emphasised that safety and amenities are paramount for the Indian Railways, which is why many such initiatives are being implemented.
The railway ministry had ordered the construction o...