Rail Bhawan
| Rail Bhawan | |
|---|---|
 Rail Bhawan in New Delhi | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Address | 1, Raisina Road, New Delhi |
| Town or city | Delhi |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 28°36′57″N 77°12′41″E / 28.615889°N 77.211399°E |
| Owner | Government of India |
Rail Bhawan is the headquarters of the Indian Railways.[1] It is located at Raisina Road, New Delhi, near the Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House).[2]
The office of Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State, Railways Shri Ravneet Singh and Shri V. Somanna is in the Rail Bhavan, along with the Railway Board, comprising 7 members headed by Chairman Railway Board, Shri Satish Kumar.[3]
History
[edit]Rail Bhawan was constructed during the British era and continued to function as the headquarters of Indian Railways following Indian independence.[4] A notable historic fixture on its ground was an old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway steam locomotive from 1925 was relocated in 2021 to the National Rail Museum, replaced by a symbolic Vande Bharat Express replica to reflect modern railway advancement.[5] In 2021, the Railway Board approved a modernization plan as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, aimed at aligning Rail Bhawan's aesthetics and facilities with a broader vision of a contemporary and cohesive government secretariat.[6]
Architecture
[edit]Rail Bhawan is situated near the Parliament House in Lutyens' New Delhi, Rail Bhawan embodies the formal government architecture typical of the 1930s-40s. The building's prime location and structural solidity reflect its central administrative function. The building has Chajjas and Chattris on its roof, topped by domes. This is to reflect Luytens' architectural style in the building.[7] The architectural overhaul under the Central Vista plan is focused on enhancing internal space efficiency, with improved ventilation, better natural light, and a decluttered work environment.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ministry of Railways, Government of India". Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ^ "Integrated Government Online Directory". goidirectory.gov.in. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Livemint (31 August 2023). "Govt appoints Jaya Verma Sinha as first woman CEO, chairperson of Railway Board". mint. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Dash, Deepak K (12 August 2022). "No more customary salute at gates of railway offices". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ www.ETInfra.com. "Replica of Vande Bharat to replace heritage steam loco at Rail Bhawan, ETInfra". ETInfra.com. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "The Central Vista of Today". centralvista.gov.in. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ Akhtar, S. M. (16 October 2017). Habib Rahman: The Architect of Independent India. copal publishing. p. 5. ISBN 978-93-83419-35-7.
- ^ "Railway Board okays redesigning of Rail Bhawan, says Central Vista 'aesthetics' be kept in view". inkl. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Central Vista: Railway Board approves redesigning of Rail Bhawan based on project's aesthetics". The Financial Express. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website of the Ministry of Railways
Media related to Rail Bhavan at Wikimedia Commons
