Anand Vihar: The Heartbeat of Delhi’s Railway Network
Operational since 2009, Anand Vihar Terminal is itself a symbol of change that is happening in Delhi’s transport system. Located in East Delhi, the latest railway station was designed to replace the initial confluence of crowds at New Delhi Railway Station. It has grown into one of the most important nodes in the National Capital Region’s massive transportation network.
New Delhi terminal sets a new benchmark for railway stations in India with state-of-the-art railway facilities. At present, air-conditioned waiting halls comfort thousands of daily passengers and vast platforms accommodate the rush of trains connecting Delhi with the country’s eastern parts. Cities of Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh become more accessible, strengthening economic and cultural ties of the capital with these regions.
Anand Vihar stands for something more than being a railway terminal. It is an extension of a multi-modal transport node from the integration of rail with road and metro services. The Interstate Bus Terminal assists in travel to distant locations, and Delhi Metro has enabled smooth connectivity within the city. The integration among these modes has dramatically improved the commuter’s experience both for locals and visitors.
With the terminal development, there is economic development in East Delhi, hence commercializing businesses and promoting real estate developments within the immediate areas. The earmarked terminal also helped in decongesting the transportation infrastructure of Delhi by freeing up space at other major stations and maintaining a well-balanced urban layout.
The design of Anand Vihar was also not a glaring lapse on the side of environmental issues. The station has been designed to integrate green technologies and energy-saving systems; thus, it will complement the efforts of a clean Delhi in fighting pollution and creating environmentally friendly urban development.
With Delhi growing by the day, Anand Vihar Terminal epitomizes the modern urban plan and punctual public transport system. Its success has motivated similar initiatives throughout India, establishing what good-designed infrastructure can do to change the face of a city as well as improve regional connectivity.
