Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station (station code: NZM[1]), a constituent of the Indian Railways network, is located in South Delhi and is managed by the Delhi Division of the Northern Railway zone. One of the five primary railway stations of Delhi, it handles nearly 250 trains daily.[2][3] Christened after the medieval Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya, the station was upgraded to alleviate congestion at New Delhi railway station.
Hazrat Nizamuddin | |||||||
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 Indian Railways and Delhi Suburban Railway station | |||||||
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| General information | |||||||
| Location | Sarai Kale Khan, South Delhi India | ||||||
| Coordinates | 28°35′21″N 77°15′15″E / 28.58917°N 77.25417°E | ||||||
| Elevation | 206.7 metres (678 ft) | ||||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||||
| Operated by | Northern Railways | ||||||
| Platforms | 9 | ||||||
| Tracks | 13 | ||||||
| Connections |  Pink Line Sarai Kale Khan Nizamuddin Sarai Kale Khan (upcoming) Sarai Kale Khan ISBT | ||||||
| Construction | |||||||
| Structure type | At-grade | ||||||
| Parking | Yes  | ||||||
| Accessible | Available  | ||||||
| Other information | |||||||
| Station code | NZM | ||||||
| Zone(s) | Northern Railway zone | ||||||
| Division(s) | Delhi | ||||||
| History | |||||||
| Opened | 1926 | ||||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||||
| Passengers | |||||||
| Daily | 360,000+ | ||||||
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Location
editThe station is connected to the Delhi Metro network via the Sarai Kale Khan Nizamuddin metro station on the Pink Line.[4] It is also linked to the Sarai Kale Khan ISBT that provides long and short-haul bus services to neighbouring states. The upcoming RapidX station, Sarai Kale Khan, located in close proximity, will serve as the origin for semi high-speed regional transit services, connecting the station to neighbouring cities and enhancing connectivity across the National Capital Region. Once services commence, the Sarai Kale Khan region will serve as a multimodal transportation hub.
Services
editHazrat Nizamuddin railway station serves as a key connection to major cities and was developed to alleviate congestion at the New Delhi railway station, which is located about 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) to the north. It is the origin and terminating point for the premier Rajdhani Express trains heading to Bangalore, Chennai, Secunderabad, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Revamp
editAs part of a comprehensive redevelopment and beautification initiative, Indian Railways undertook significant upgrades to passenger facilities at Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in 2019. The station now features digital information boards displaying train names, numbers, platform details, and timings. All platforms have been equipped with modern lifts and escalators, while green polycarbonate sheeting on the platform roofs helps maintain a cooler environment. The station has been refreshed with a new colour scheme for the platform shelters and vibrant traditional murals adorn the approach road. Platforms 2 and 3 now boast vacuum-dewatered flooring, enhancing cleanliness and reducing the risk of slips.[5]
Additional improvements include two reverse osmosis water systems with taps on the platforms, water vending machines, and the installation of approximately 300 new steel benches. Waste segregation is facilitated through separate dustbins for dry and wet waste, and a dedicated sanitation helpline has been introduced for passengers to report cleanliness concerns. For enhanced security, marshals are stationed on the platforms, Delhi Police officers monitor the entry and exit points, and CCTV cameras are strategically placed throughout the station.[6]
Furthermore, the station now offers designated lanes for autos, taxis, and ride-hailing services such as Ola and Uber. A premium parking area has been created in front of the station building, while new landscaping and fountains have been added along the access road, adding to the station's overall charm.[7]
Rooftop solar
editAs part of Indian Railways' plan to save ₹41,000 crore in energy consumption and generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) from solar power, with 500 MW from rooftop installations, the Northern Railways contracted a company in 2016 to install 0.6 MW of rooftop solar capacity at Hazrat Nizamuddin station.[8] The project is being developed under public-private partnership on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) basis, with the contractor responsible for maintaining the plant for 25 years.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Indian Railways. 2015–2016. p. 46. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Hazrat Nizamuddin Station". India Rail Info.
- ^ "H NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) Railway Station". NDTV Rail Beeps.
- ^ "Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Metro To Connect Railway Station, ISBT". NDTV. 21 September 2018.
- ^ Prasad, Nikita (29 April 2019). "Indian Railways Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station completely redeveloped! Images of big revamp here". Financial Expres. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Prasad, Nikita (29 April 2019). "Indian Railways Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station completely redeveloped! Images of big revamp here". Financial Express. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Indian Railways Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station completely redeveloped! Images of big revamp here". Financialexpress. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Railways aim to save ₹41,000 crore on energy consumption expenses, says Suresh Prabhu". Indian Express. 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Northern Railways To Install 5 MW Rooftop Solar In Four Of Its Stations". Mercom Capital. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017.
External links
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Media related to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station at Wikimedia Commons- Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station at the India Rail Info
