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Northern Railway (NR)

New Delhi Railway Station Layover & Transfer Guide

New Delhi, Delhi • 16 Operating Platforms

India's busiest railway hub connecting northern India to Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Jammu. Handles over 400 trains daily across 16 platforms with direct underground Airport Express & Yellow Line Metro links.

Min Layover Buffer

40 mins

Total Platforms

16 Platforms

Executive Lounge

Available (AC)

Cloakroom Tariff

₹30 / 24 hrs

Station Entrances & Exit Portals

Major Indian junctions have completely different access roads on either side. Avoid taxi drop-offs on the wrong side.

Paharganj Side (Platform 1)

Facing Connaught Place and budget hotels. Extremely crowded road traffic.

Best For: Budget hotels, Central Delhi, walking to RK Ashram Metro.

Ajmeri Gate Side (Platform 16)

Modern entrance directly linked to Airport Express Metro and Yellow Line New Delhi Metro Station.

Best For: Metro transfers, prepaid cabs, airport travelers, IRCTC Executive Lounge.

City Terminal Transfer Navigator

Catching your next train from another terminal in New Delhi? Here is your exact transit route:

Transfer to:

Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) • 8 km

Buffer Required: 90 mins

Recommended: Rapid Metro Line (Zero Traffic Risk)

Yellow Line (New Delhi → Central Secretariat) + Violet Line to Jangpura/Sarai Kale Khan • ~30 mins (₹35)

Nearest Metro Station: Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin (Pink Line) or Jangpura

Taxi (Uber/Ola): ₹180 - ₹260 (Uber/Ola)

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Prepaid Auto: ₹100 - ₹150 (Prepaid Booth)

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Duration: ~25m (Rush hour: ~45m)

Transfer Tip: Take prepaid auto or cab from Ajmeri Gate (PF 16) to avoid Paharganj traffic jams.

Transfer to:

Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) • 14 km

Buffer Required: 100 mins

Recommended: Rapid Metro Line (Zero Traffic Risk)

Direct Blue Line Metro from nearby Rajiv Chowk to Anand Vihar ISBT • ~35 mins (₹40)

Nearest Metro Station: Anand Vihar ISBT Metro directly connected to railway concourse

Taxi (Uber/Ola): ₹250 - ₹350

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Prepaid Auto: ₹180 - ₹220

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Duration: ~35m (Rush hour: ~65m)

Transfer Tip: Blue Line Metro is 100% immune to East Delhi traffic jams; strongly prefer Metro over cabs.

Transfer to:

Delhi Junction (Old Delhi) (DLI) • 4 km

Buffer Required: 60 mins

Recommended: Rapid Metro Line (Zero Traffic Risk)

Direct Yellow Line (New Delhi → Chandni Chowk) • ~8 mins (₹15)

Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk Metro Station (Gate 3 connects directly to PF 1 of Old Delhi)

Taxi (Uber/Ola): ₹120 - ₹180

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Prepaid Auto: ₹80 - ₹110

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Duration: ~15m (Rush hour: ~35m)

Transfer Tip: Take Yellow Line from New Delhi to Chandni Chowk (just 2 stops, 5 mins).

Layover Facilities & Cloakroom Rules

Essential station services verified against Indian Railways guidelines.

Cloakroom & Luggage Storage

• Location: Near Platform 1 concourse and Platform 16 Ajmeri Gate exit
• Rate: ₹30 per luggage item per 24 hours
• Mandatory Rule: Mandatory physical padlocks on all luggage zippers. No open bags allowed.

Executive Lounge & Waiting Halls

• Lounge: Active on Platform 1 & Platform 16 (1st Floor) (~₹180/hr)
• Includes: High-speed Wi-Fi, Buffet Meals, Recliner Sofas, Shower Facilities
• Night Safety: Air-conditioned upper-class waiting hall on Platform 1 and Ajmeri Gate 1st Floor.

Retiring Rooms & Dormitory

AC dormitories and private rooms are available at New Delhi Railway Station for travelers holding a confirmed or RAC PNR ticket.

Book Retiring Room on IRCTC

Food, Dining & E-Catering

• IRCTC Jan Aahaar (PF 16)
• Comsomes Food Court (PF 1)
• Haldiram's & KFC kiosks
• Seat delivery available via IRCTC eCatering / Swiggy on platform

Connecting Corridors via New Delhi Railway Station

Key cross-country routes that change trains at NDLS:

Western Trunk (Mumbai / Gujarat via Kota)

Key Trains: Mumbai Rajdhani (12952), August Kranti (12954), Paschim Express

Search NDLS → MMCT Route on Wayvia

Eastern Trunk (Patna / Kolkata via Kanpur)

Key Trains: Howrah Rajdhani (12302), Sealdah Duronto, Magadh Express

Search NDLS → PNBE Route on Wayvia