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India.com
29-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Green energy systems, fully a/c concourse, world class amenities at this railway station soon, station is..., special focus on...
(AI image) New Delhi: One of the Indian Railways stations in Delhi, Safdarjung Railway Station is now being prepared in a modern look in the style of an airport. In the future, besides royal trains, passenger trains are also planned to be operated from here. Currently, there are no passenger trains running from this station. The entry and exit at this station will be separate like an airport, and the arrival and departure platforms for the trains will also be different, to ensure there is no crowd at any point. In fact, Safdarjung Station has so far been recognized only for the operation of royal trains like The Palace on Wheels, Maharajas Express, Heritage Express, and trains to various pilgrimage sites. There are no trains for regular passengers from this station. But now, plans are being made to run passenger trains here along with royal trains. According to information, the new station is being developed over an area of 41,350 square meters at a cost of approximately Rs 385 crores. Air-conditioned concourse area The CPRO of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, stated that in the new building at Safdarjung, there will be two basements in addition to the ground floor, which will have double-story parking, and it will be a 7-story building. The concourse area of the station will be fully air-conditioned and will feature lifts and escalators for convenience. He mentioned that the most significant aspect is that just like airports have separate entry and exit gates, this station will also have separate entry and exit points, which will help prevent crowding at the station. Additionally, separate platforms will be ensured for train arrivals and departure platforms will be separate. The CPRS has stated that the entire building will be connected to central air conditioning. It will be linked to both metro and road transportation. The building will be equipped with green energy systems, meaning it will have a solar system. Power requirements will be met solely through solar panels. There will also be facilities for water recycling and rainwater harvesting. A differently-abled friendly station is being constructed, and CCTV cameras will be installed to monitor the situation. For the convenience of the people, there will also be special ticket counters, waiting rooms, VIP lounges, and food courts.
Sydney Morning Herald
28-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers
Dubai's version of an 'Old Town' is neatly contained along the western side of Dubai Creek. The well-preserved area, also referred to as Bastakiya, dates back to the 1890s and features traditional architecture of low-rise sand-hued dwellings topped with wind towers that are separated by narrow, winding streets. Wander on foot or join a tour on the open-air majlis-inspired Heritage Express trolley bus. 4 The Spice Souk The spice, gold and textile souks in Deira are the heart and soul of Old Dubai. Swamped with vendors selling everything from 'crystal menthol' to masala tea, this buzzy pocket is an absolute must for tea and herb junkies. Make a beeline for Mr Ali's store Rise, where he proudly sells saffron from his third-generation farm in Iran. (Don't let border control stop you from stocking up: dried herbs are allowed back in Australia as long as they're commercially packaged and declared). 5 The Majlis Gallery Among the labyrinthine streets in Al Fahidi District is one of the city's most prominent fine-art spaces, the Majlis Gallery. It displays work by artists from all over the region in a variety of mediums such as paintings, sculptures, glasswork and photography, and often hosts international artists-in-residence. Even if you don't plan on shipping home a piece, the gift shop has abundant objets d'art that could easily slip into a suitcase. See 6 Out of the frying pan Led by long-time locals and sisters Arva and Farida Ahmed, walking food tour company Frying Pan Adventures is the unofficial authority on authentic dining in the emirate. Their longest-running tour 'Middle Eastern Food Tour Pilgrimage' explores Deira, the area where the women grew up and still live. This almost four-hour moveable feast features everything from Palestinian falafels to Iraqi fare and Arabic baklava. See 7 The hotel few know about Inexpensive XVA Art Hotel (rooms from AED450/$190) is tucked down a narrow alleyway in Al Fahidi District and is one of Dubai's best kept secrets. The boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed, 100-year-old house and its 15 rooms are scattered around three courtyards, each with a different design. It's the only hotel within the area and doubles as an art gallery, with the onsite shop providing a tailoring service and selling souvenirs such as camel milk soap and jewellery. See Loading
The Age
28-04-2025
- The Age
Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers
Dubai's version of an 'Old Town' is neatly contained along the western side of Dubai Creek. The well-preserved area, also referred to as Bastakiya, dates back to the 1890s and features traditional architecture of low-rise sand-hued dwellings topped with wind towers that are separated by narrow, winding streets. Wander on foot or join a tour on the open-air majlis-inspired Heritage Express trolley bus. 4 The Spice Souk The spice, gold and textile souks in Deira are the heart and soul of Old Dubai. Swamped with vendors selling everything from 'crystal menthol' to masala tea, this buzzy pocket is an absolute must for tea and herb junkies. Make a beeline for Mr Ali's store Rise, where he proudly sells saffron from his third-generation farm in Iran. (Don't let border control stop you from stocking up: dried herbs are allowed back in Australia as long as they're commercially packaged and declared). 5 The Majlis Gallery Among the labyrinthine streets in Al Fahidi District is one of the city's most prominent fine-art spaces, the Majlis Gallery. It displays work by artists from all over the region in a variety of mediums such as paintings, sculptures, glasswork and photography, and often hosts international artists-in-residence. Even if you don't plan on shipping home a piece, the gift shop has abundant objets d'art that could easily slip into a suitcase. See 6 Out of the frying pan Led by long-time locals and sisters Arva and Farida Ahmed, walking food tour company Frying Pan Adventures is the unofficial authority on authentic dining in the emirate. Their longest-running tour 'Middle Eastern Food Tour Pilgrimage' explores Deira, the area where the women grew up and still live. This almost four-hour moveable feast features everything from Palestinian falafels to Iraqi fare and Arabic baklava. See 7 The hotel few know about Inexpensive XVA Art Hotel (rooms from AED450/$190) is tucked down a narrow alleyway in Al Fahidi District and is one of Dubai's best kept secrets. The boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed, 100-year-old house and its 15 rooms are scattered around three courtyards, each with a different design. It's the only hotel within the area and doubles as an art gallery, with the onsite shop providing a tailoring service and selling souvenirs such as camel milk soap and jewellery. See Loading
