Delhi: Skywalk connecting New Delhi Railway and Metro stations opens. see photos

The dedicated skywalk has been constructed by DMRC in association with Northern Railway Zone of Indian Railways.

“The dedicated skywalk, built by DMRC in association with Northern Railway, will be opened for passenger use from 10 am onwards towards Ajmeri Gate and to provide seamless connectivity between adjacent New Delhi Metro stations on Yellow Line and Airport Express Line. Tomorrow,” Delhi Metro said in a statement.

This newly constructed skywalk is an extension of the Foot Over Bridge (FOB) inside the railway station and connects the New Delhi Metro station towards Ajmeri Gate as well as the multi-level parking at Bhavabhuti Marg through multiple entry and exit points. Said it.

The salient features of this skywalk will be as follows:

The skywalk is 242 meters long.

This dedicated skywalk will be of great benefit to provide seamless connectivity between New Delhi Railway Station’s one of the busiest hubs and Metro stations of New Delhi on Yellow Line and Airport Express Line.

Apart from providing seamless connectivity, the Skywalk will also help in streamlining the traffic flow towards Ajmeri Gate of the Railway Station.

Escalators as well as CCTV surveillance cameras etc. have been provided in the skywalk.

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The construction of this unique skywalk in a hub with significant traffic was a major engineering challenge, including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The structure was to be built atop a functional underground metro station just 3 meters below with major traffic movement on Bhavabhuti Marg. In addition, the bridge was to be linked to two pre-existing building structures, ensuring minimum inconvenience to people, infrastructure and other nearby buildings. The New Delhi Metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the network with an interchange station facility for the Airport Export Line.