Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Habibganj Railway Station (now officially renamed Rani Kamalapati Railway Station)—India’s first world-class, private-public partnership (PPP) model railway station:

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Zone: West Central Railway (WCR)

Station Code: RKMP (formerly HBJ)

Rail Route: Lies on the Jhansi–Bhopal–Itarsi section, a crucial part of the Delhi–Chennai and Delhi–Mumbai rail corridor.

Project Initiation: 9 June 2017

PPP Partner: Bansal Group, under Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC)

Inauguration of redeveloped station: 15 November 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

First station in India redeveloped on PPP model to international standards

Inspired by airport-like infrastructure and passenger experience

Centrally air-conditioned lobby and waiting lounges

Retail outlets, food courts, and fine dining

Forex kiosks, ATMs, executive lounges

Childcare rooms, accessible infrastructure for the differently abled

Modern electronic display systems and Wi-Fi

Private security personnel in addition to RPF presence

Built-up area: Around 1 lakh sq ft

Green building certified by GRIHA

Sustainable energy usage: solar panels, energy-efficient lighting

Water conservation: rainwater harvesting system and water treatment plant

Estimated cost: ₹450 crore (₹100 crore for station redevelopment + ₹350 crore for commercial development around the station)

PPP model: 60-year lease granted to Bansal Group to develop and manage commercial spaces while Indian Railways retains ownership of railway operations.

Multi-level parking for over 300 cars

Seamless access between platforms via escalators, lifts, and subways

Dedicated pickup/drop zones

Designed to handle over 15,000 passengers daily

Renamed in honor of Queen Rani Kamalapati, a Gond tribal queen, reflecting regional pride and heritage.

Shatabdi Express

Rajdhani Express

Vande Bharat Express

Various express and superfast trains