(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to ease the traffic congestion around the railway stations;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the traffic at all the railway stations of Delhi remain congested; and
(e) if so, the details of corrective actions likely to be carried out by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The demand for travel to railway stations located at major urban centers such as metropolitan cities, state capitals, etc., is constantly growing. While the Indian Railways is taking measures to fulfill the demand subject to operational feasibility, commercial viability and resource availability, it is also aware that rising footfalls at these stations can lead to congestion around such stations. In order to reduce the likely congestion, the Indian Railways is continuously undertaking a large number of works for station development for smooth integration of various modes in order to reduce congestion. In addition to the existing terminal in major urban centers, Satellite stations for distributing footfalls and reducing congestion are being developed.
Railway administration is regularly coordinating with State Authorities, Local Bodies for easing traffic congestion around railway stations by providing better access to public transportation, vehicle parking, and developing smooth traffic flow plans for station circulating area, constructing Road over Bridges, Road under Bridges, subways, skywalks etc.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) and (e) Delhi has a number of passenger terminals for distributing the footfalls and reduce traffic congestion around stations. The existing stations, New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar and Delhi Sarai Rohilla are continuously being upgraded to cater to rising traffic demands. In addition, Indian Railways is developing three more terminals at Delhi namely, Shakurbasti, Bijwasan and Holambi Kalan.
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