# Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station

Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station (station code: NZM) is part of the Indian Railways network. Located in South Delhi, it is operated by the Delhi division of the Northern Railway. Serving as one of the five primary railway stations in the Union Territory of Delhi, it handles nearly 250 trains daily. Christened after the medieval Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya, the station was revamped to alleviate congestion at the New Delhi railway station.

## Location

The station is connected to the Delhi Metro network via the Sarai Kale Khan Nizamuddin metro station on the Pink Line. 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

Hazrat 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

As 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.
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.
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.

## Rooftop solar

As 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. The project was developed under a public-private partnership on a design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) basis, with the contractor responsible for maintaining the plant for 25 years.