{"id":4434,"date":"2025-08-23T18:04:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=4434"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:04:58","slug":"rani-kamlapati-railway-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station","title":{"rendered":"Rani Kamlapati Railway Station &#8211; India\u2019s First Private Modern Railway Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#Rani_Kamlapati_Railway_Station\" title=\"Rani Kamlapati Railway Station\">Rani Kamlapati Railway Station<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#From_Habibganj_to_Rani_Kamlapati_%E2%80%93_A_Fresh_New_Identity\" title=\"From Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati \u2013 A Fresh New Identity\">From Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati \u2013 A Fresh New Identity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#Indias_First_Private_Railway_Station_with_Airport-Style_Amenities\" title=\"India\u2019s First Private Railway Station with Airport-Style Amenities\">India\u2019s First Private Railway Station with Airport-Style Amenities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#Trains_that_Operate_From_Rani_Kamlapati_StationRKMP\" title=\"Trains that Operate From Rani Kamlapati Station(RKMP)\">Trains that Operate From Rani Kamlapati Station(RKMP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#Feeling_Hungry_at_Rani_Kamlapati_Railway_Station_Zoop_Can_Help\" title=\"Feeling Hungry at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station? Zoop Can Help\">Feeling Hungry at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station? Zoop Can Help<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/rani-kamlapati-railway-station\/#What_Kind_of_Food_Can_You_Order\" title=\"What Kind of Food Can You Order\">What Kind of Food Can You Order<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rani_Kamlapati_Railway_Station\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Kamlapati Railway Station<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have taken trains in India before, you probably already have a picture in your head of what most railway stations are like. Crowded platforms, limited seating, and a bit of chaos are not unusual. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-on-train-at-rani-kamlapati-rkmp\">Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Bhopal<\/a> is a completely different story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/_next\/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2FstationListOffers%2FribbonFour.webp&amp;w=580&amp;q=75\" alt=\"Zoop IRCTC Coupon\" width=\"580\" height=\"101\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once known as Habibganj, this station has been fully rebuilt and reimagined. Now, it is proudly called Rani Kamlapati Railway Station and it holds the title of being India\u2019s first privately managed modern station. And yes, it really does feel like an airport in many ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take a look at what makes this station so special and how you can even have a fresh, restaurant-style meal delivered right to your train seat while traveling through here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Habibganj_to_Rani_Kamlapati_%E2%80%93_A_Fresh_New_Identity\"><\/span>From Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati \u2013 A Fresh New Identity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (RKMP), formerly Habibganj, is <\/span><b>India\u2019s first world-class private railway station<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, developed under a public-private partnership in November 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Bhopal, it offers <\/span><b>modern amenities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as a convention center, hotel, super specialty hospital, offices, retail shops, air-conditioned lobby, high-speed escalators, lifts, covered parking, 24&#215;7 power backup, and purified drinking water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This transformation has made RKMP a model for future railway stations across India. It is also the first railway station in India to be developed under a public-private partnership. We wish such transformations for many more stations across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also Know &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/nearest-railway-station-to-bangalore-city\">Nearest Railway Station to Bangalore City &amp; Tourism Places<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_First_Private_Railway_Station_with_Airport-Style_Amenities\"><\/span>India\u2019s First Private Railway Station with Airport-Style Amenities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you enter Rani Kamlapati Railway Station, you can see the changes. The atmosphere feels different like- entering a modern airport than a railway station. It\u2019s a station designed to give passengers not just a journey, but an experience that rivals modern airports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what you will find<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and spacious seating areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air-conditioned waiting halls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital screens with real-time train information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Wi-Fi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escalators and elevators for easy movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-kept restrooms and baby care rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\">Retiring rooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food courts and coffee counters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good lighting and CCTV security throughout the station<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It truly feels like a station built for the comfort of modern travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trains_that_Operate_From_Rani_Kamlapati_StationRKMP\"><\/span>Trains that Operate From Rani Kamlapati Station(<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKMP)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several important trains pass through or begin from RKMP. Some of the popular ones include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Kamlapati to Hazrat Nizamuddin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/8th-vande-bharat-express-train\">Vande Bharat Express<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKMP to Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKMP to Jabalpur Janshatabdi Express<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKMP to Indore Intercity Express<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RKMP to Rewa Express<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are going north, west, or across Madhya Pradesh, RKMP has a good range of options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Hungry_at_Rani_Kamlapati_Railway_Station_Zoop_Can_Help\"><\/span>Feeling Hungry at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station? Zoop Can Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us be honest. Train food can be hit or miss. But if you are boarding from Rani Kamlapati or even just passing through, you do not have to worry about packing food or depending on pantry meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Zoop, you can order clean and fresh food from local restaurants and have it delivered directly to your train seat. It is convenient, especially when you are traveling with family, kids, or elderly companions. Know h<\/span>ow to order food on train with ZOOP.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can do it in just a few steps<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your <\/span><b>PNR number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Rani Kamlapati (RKMP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as delivery station.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pick your meal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Place order &amp; pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (online\/COD).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get food at your seat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, right on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_of_Food_Can_You_Order\"><\/span>What Kind of Food Can You Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot to choose from-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg and non-veg thali<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paneer and curry combos with rice or roti<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idli, dosa, and vada for South Indian lovers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese fried rice and Manchurian<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacks like samosas, sandwiches, and cutlets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desserts like gulab jamun and halwa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks like fresh juice, buttermilk, and cold beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the meals come from trusted, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/e-catering\">IRCTC eCatering-approved restaurant partners<\/a>. Whether you are on a short journey or traveling across states, Zoop makes train meals more enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also Explore- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-food-menu-for-train-passengers\">IRCTC Food Menu for Train Passengers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Kamlapati Railway Station RKMP is not just another station. It is an example of how public travel spaces in India can be upgraded for a better experience. It is clean, modern, and far more comfortable than most other stations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-train-on-whatsapp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/_next\/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fimages%2FstationListOffers%2FribbonThree.webp&amp;w=580&amp;q=75\" alt=\"Food order in train through WhatsApp\" width=\"580\" height=\"101\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next time you travel through RKMP, enjoy the facilities, relax in the waiting lounge, and let Zoop bring your favorite food to your train seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Safe Travels and Happy Eating!&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rani Kamlapati Railway Station If you have taken trains in India before, you probably already have a picture in your head of what most railway stations are like. 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