What's New At Delhi Airport's Expanded Terminal 1
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11 March 2024
With its recent expansion, Terminal 1 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport can now accommodate twice as many passengers each year, bringing its capacity to 40 million
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The revamped terminal was inaugurated virtually by PM Narendra Modi on Sunday
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The renovated Terminal 1 will now feature 22 passenger boarding bridges
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The terminal is equipped with a facial recognition system (DigiYatra) at all entry gates, along with 20 automated tray retrieval systems and individual carrier systems
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The new Terminal 1 features 10 baggage reclaim carousels
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The baggage handling at Terminal 1 is set for a significant improvement. With the new system in place, the throughput will jump from 3,240 bags per hour to 6,000 bags per hour
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The revamped terminal has designated zones for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) on the kerbside
Travellers will have access to a range of amenities including shopping and dining options, a designated prayer area, a yoga space, quiet zones, to name a few
Completed at a cost of Rs 4,600 crore, it will be ready for use within the next two months
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