India’s first private railway station offers airport-like experience | In pics
India’s first private railway station offers airport-like experience | In pics
India’s first private railway station in India is Rani Kamalapati Railway Station, formerly known as Habibganj Railway Station. Located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, this railway station was redeveloped under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Rani Kamlapati Railway Station, earlier known as Habibganj Railway Station, is India’s first railway station redeveloped and operated under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project was undertaken by the Bansal Group in collaboration with the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC).
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Inaugurated by PM Modi on November 15, 2021, this private railway station was renamed in honor of Gond queen Rani Kamlapati, and the station code changed from HBJ to RKMP.
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Rani Kamlapati Station has been transformed to deliver an airport-like experience. Passengers now can enjoy a spacious concourse and modern waiting lounge, energy-efficient infrastructure with solar panels. Passengers can also enjoy high-tech security and surveillance systems along with food courts and branded retail outlets.
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Even as the ownership remains with Indian Railways, the day-to-day operations and maintenance are handled by the private developer — offering better services without losing public control.
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With 100% electrification, upgraded platforms, and an increased focus on passenger amenities, the Indian Railways is setting new benchmarks in travel comfort and efficiency with the inauguration of the Rani Kamlapati railway station.
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The Rani Kamlapati station was part of Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to modernise key stations across the country through private investment. The station code was changed from HBJ to RKMP.
