When we filmed this, Bhopal was about to get a landmark: Habibganj Railway Station was being reborn as Rani Kamlapati Railway Station — India’s first world-class, airport-style station redeveloped on a public-private model. It was inaugurated in November 2021.
The story behind the name
The station is named after Rani Kamlapati, the 18th-century Gond queen woven into Bhopal’s own origin story. In the video we walk through both the history and the brand-new station — the modern concourse, the escalators and lifts, the shops and the airport-like waiting areas.
Why it matters for travellers
If you’re planning how to reach Bhopal by train, this is one of the city’s two main railheads (alongside Bhopal Junction), and several premium trains — including the Vande Bharat — call here. It’s worth knowing which station your train uses before you book.
For the bigger picture on getting to the city and around it, see our Bhopal travel guide.
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Manish Mahadware
Curious explorer from Bhopal. After ~20 years in IT, I now build websites, apps and AI-powered utilities for clients, make YouTube videos, and help people invest through mutual funds.
Habibganj Railway Station in Bhopal was renamed Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in November 2021, after Rani Kamlapati — the brave 18th-century Gond queen remembered in Bhopal's history.
What is special about Rani Kamlapati Railway Station?
It was India's first railway station redeveloped to world-class, airport-style standards on a public-private model — with a modern concourse, lifts and escalators, shops and clean, spacious waiting areas.
Which railway station should I use to reach Bhopal?
Bhopal is served by two main stations — Bhopal Junction and the newer Rani Kamlapati (Habibganj). Many premium trains, including the Vande Bharat, use Rani Kamlapati, so check which one your train stops at.
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