| Rail Bhawan | |
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 Rail Bhawan in New Delhi | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Location | 1, Raisina Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°36′57″N77°12′41″E / 28.615889°N 77.211399°E /28.615889; 77.211399 |
| Owner | Government of India |
Rail Bhawan is theheadquarters of theIndian Railways.[1] It is located at Raisina Road, New Delhi, near theSansad Bhavan (Parliament House).[2]
The office ofMinister of RailwaysShriAshwini 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]
Rail Bhawan was constructed during theBritish era and continued to function as the headquarters ofIndian Railways following Indian independence.[4] A notable historic fixture on its ground was an oldDarjeeling Himalayan Railway steam locomotive from 1925 was relocated in 2021 to theNational Rail Museum, replaced by a symbolicVande Bharat Express replica to reflect modern railway advancement.[5] In 2021, the Railway Board approved a modernization plan as part of theCentral Vista Redevelopment Project, aimed at aligning Rail Bhawan's aesthetics and facilities with a broader vision of a contemporary and cohesive government secretariat.[6]
Rail Bhawan is situated near theParliament House inLutyens' 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]
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