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News18
4 days ago
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Can A Railway Station Feel Like An Airport? All About Bhopal's Rani Kamlapati
Last Updated: As a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh, the station was renamed after Gond queen Rani Kamlapati, a symbol of courage and leadership. Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (formerly Habibganj) in Bhopal has become a shining example of how Indian Railways is transforming to offer world-class experiences. Redeveloped under the Narendra Modi government's ambitious plan to modernise railway infrastructure, this station is the first in India to be operated under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The station is operated and maintained by the Bansal Group, in collaboration with the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC), but remains owned by Indian Railways. This ensures better services without handing over control. When Was It Redeveloped? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped station on 15 November 2021. Along with its stunning makeover, it was renamed in honour of Gond queen Rani Kamlapati — with a new station code RKMP replacing the old HBJ. What Facilities Can You Expect? What's Next for Indian Railways? Rani Kamlapati station has now become the benchmark for future station revamps. The government is eyeing similar upgrades for major stations like New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai CST. Over the last 11 years, Indian Railways has seen a wave of transformation — from 100 percent electrification to upgraded platforms and modernised stations. With private investment driving quality improvements, passengers across India can expect smarter, safer, and more comfortable travel in the years ahead. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
5 days ago
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- India.com
India's first private railway station, it gives airport like facilities, developed by…, located in THIS state, not in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, name is…
New Delhi: In the last 11 years, the Indian Railways has undergone a remarkable transformation under the Narendra Modi government. The government has implemented a slew of initiatives to make the traveling experience of passengers comfortable and convenient. From platform upgrades to the 100 percent electrification of railway tracks, the sector has seen unprecedented progress over the past decade. Indian Railways has also redeveloped Habibganj Railway Station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, setting new standards for modernization. Many would not know that the Habibganj Railway Station holds the distinction of being India's first privately managed railway station. It is important to note that the station is being operated under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. All You Need to Know About Habibganj Railway Station: Habibganj Railway Station was redeveloped by Bansal Group in collaboration with the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport-like redeveloped Habibganj railway station on November 15, 2021. This was part of Indian Railways' ambitious plan to modernise key stations across the country through private investment. Kamalapati railway station in memory of Gond queen Rani Kamlapati. The station code was also changed from HBJ to RKMP. While the station is operated and maintained by the private player, ownership remains with Indian Railways. This PPP model ensures better services without compromising national control. Habibganj Railway Station: Facilities The station offers an airport-like experience It has a spacious concourse and waiting lounges, modern food courts and retail outlets It also has Energy-efficient design with solar panels, high-tech surveillance and security systems. Rani Kamlapati Station (formerly Habibganj Railway Station) has set a benchmark for future railway station redevelopment projects across India. Major stations like New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai CST are also being considered for similar transformations.
India.com
29-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
This is India's first private railway station with airport like facilities; its located in…, not New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Banaras, Patna
New Delhi: Indian Railways: Indian Railways (IR) is among the top 5 biggest railway networks in the world as it manages a very heavy railway traffic and millions of passengers daily. The Indian Railways manages more than 7,308 stations that cater to about 13,000 trains daily carrying upwards of 20 million passengers. Indian Railways is one of the biggest sources of revenue for the government, making it the backbone of the Indian economy and one of the most popular, preferred, and cheapest modes of transport in the country. Indian Railways comes under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. This means that the rail network and stations are under the Government of India. But here we will tell you about India's first private railway station that offers world class facilities. Rani Kamalapati railway station, earlier known as Habibganj railway station, (renamed in November 2021) is India's first private as well as first world class railway station. It offers various facilities like large covered parking area, 24X7 power backup, drinking water, air-conditioned lobby, offices, shops, high speed escalator, lift, anchor stores, automobile showrooms, a convention centre, a hotel and a super speciality hospital. It is located in Habibganj, a suburb in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Rani Kamalapati railway station lies on the New Delhi-Chennai main line of the Indian Railways. It was privatized in June 2007, marking the beginning of private management of railway stations in India. The redevelopment was done under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, where both the government and a private company worked together to improve the station. Features include Rani Kamalapati Railway Station was redeveloped by Bansal Group, a private infrastructure firm, in collaboration with the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC). This was part of Indian Railways' ambitious plan to modernise key stations across the country through private investment. Kamalapati railway station in memory of Gond queen Rani Kamlapati. The station code was also changed from HBJ to RKMP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport-like redeveloped Habibganj railway station on November 15, 2021. While the station is operated and maintained by the private player, ownership remains with Indian Railways. This PPP model ensures better services without compromising national control. The station offers an airport-like experience with spacious concourse and waiting lounges, modern food courts and retail outlets, Energy-efficient design with solar panels, high-tech surveillance and security systems. Rani Kamlapati Station (formerly Habibganj Railway Station) has set a benchmark for future railway station redevelopment projects across India. Major stations like New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai CST are also being considered for similar transformations. About Indian Railways The history of Indian Railways is more than 160 years old as the first passenger train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane on April 16, 1853. This marked the beginning of India's extensive railway network, which is now the fourth-largest rail network in the world. Here we will tell you about the oldest running passenger train in India. Its name is Howrah-Kalka Mail and it has been in service for 158 years. It connects Howrah in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, to Kalka town in the Panchkula district of Haryana. The Howrah-Kalka Mail first ran on January 1, 1866, and initially ran between Howrah and Delhi and was later extended from Delhi to Kalka in 1891. The name of this has been changed three times. First, it was called, East India Railway Mail, which was later renamed to Kalka Mail. It is believed that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose boarded this train from Gomoh, in the Dhanbad district, to evade the British in 1941. Some of the most popular and important trains run by Indian Railways include the Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Express, Garib Rath Express, Gatimaan Express, and Tejas Express.
