The execution of this project has been entrusted to RVNL and the construction of the station-cum-yard is being done by ITD Cementation India Ltd.

At first AAI objected the station above the ground, stating that this could be a threat for air traffic.

Many underground utilities, power sub-station and water treatment plant had to be shifted.

Encroachments and Land acquisition problems held up the project for multiple times.

[9][10] The station itself serves the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.