Finding Platform 12 at New Delhi Railway Station: Gate Guide

Platform 12 Location

Platform 12 is on the Ajmeri Gate side (main entrance) of New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS).

Step-by-Step from Ajmeri Gate

1. Enter through Ajmeri Gate (facing Paharganj, near Metro Yellow Line NDLS station).
2. Proceed straight through security screening.
3. Enter concourse — follow overhead signs "Platforms 1-16".
4. Platforms 1-8 typically on left; 9-16 on right.
5. Walk right along platform corridor → Platform 12.

Trains Using Platform 12

• Rajdhani Express services (multiple)
• Shatabdi Express services
• Some Duronto, AC Express, Mail/Express trains
• Check current chart/NTES app — platform assignments change.

Other Station Gates

• Paharganj Gate: Same side as Ajmeri (south), closer to platforms 1-4.
• Kashmere Gate: North side (near Metro Red Line), platforms 16-18, yard access.
• Bhavbhuti Marg Gate: East side, parcel/goods, limited passenger access.

Pro Tips

• Arrive 45-60 min early — NDLS is massive (18 platforms), crowded.
• Use NTES app or RailYatri for real-time platform confirmation.
• Electronic boards at concourse show train→platform mapping.
• Porter (coolie) helpful for luggage — fixed rates, licensed.
• Metro: Yellow Line (Ajmeri Gate), Airport Express (both sides).