Whenever we hear the name of Indian Railways, the image of a government institution is created in our mind. But do you know that there is also a railway station in India, which is being operated completely by the private sector? This station is Rani Kamalapati railway station, which is located in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. This station is the first railway station developed under the PPP model (Public Private Partnership) in the country which has been prepared with world class facilities. Its name was earlier “Habibganj Railway Station”, but in 2021 its name was converted into honor of Gond Rani Kamalapati.
India’s first international level station built on the lines of Hydelberg
This station has been redeeved on the lines of Hydelberg railway station in Germany. The responsibility of its construction and operation is with the private company BNCC. It has become the first station in India to provide modern facilities like airport to passengers.
Passengers are getting facilities like airport
Special care has been taken for the convenience and comfort of passengers at Rani Kamalapati station. You will meet here:
Huge cover parking space
24×7 power backup
Clean and potable water facility
Fully air-division waiting area and lobby
High-speed escalators and lifts
Facility of shops like big anchor stores and malls
Hotel, Automobile showroom and a convention center
Provision of Super Specialty Hospital
Due to these facilities, this station has become not only a transit point, but a smart terminal for passengers.
Environmental conscious station
This station has been given a 5-star rating in the GEM Sustainability Certification by Assocham. This means that this station is not only the top of passenger facilities, but is also fully aware of the environment.
The design of the station is completely based on the standards of the Green Building.
It features zero discharge water system, which has made it possible to reuse water.
Solar energy is also being used at the station, making electricity consumption environmentally friendly.
Adequate arrangement of rainwater harvesting has also been made.
A new model for the country
Rani Kamalapati Station is an example of how railway stations in India can be rejuvenated. It is a model station, showing how the government and private companies can give a better experience to the passengers. In future, other major railway stations of India are also planned to be developed on this model. This will not only increase the efficiency of the railway, but will also strengthen the trust of the passengers.
