During his visit to Madhya Pradesh on 15th November, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Rani Kamalapati Railway Station, 2021 at around 3 PM.
- The redeveloped Rani Kamalapati Railway station, named after brave and fearless Queen Kamalapati of the Gond kingdom, is the first world class railway station in Madhya Pradesh.
- Redeveloped in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, the station has been designed as a green building with modern world class amenities that also takes into account ease of mobility for divyangjans.
- The station is also developed as a hub for integrated multi-modal transport.
- During the event, Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation multiple initiatives of the Railways in Madhya Pradesh including Gauge Converted and Electrified Ujjain-Fatehabad Chandrawatiganj Broad Gauge section, Third line in Bhopal-Barkhera section, Gauge Converted and Electrified Mathela-Nimar Kheri Broad Gauge section and Electrified Guna-Gwalior section.
- The Prime Minister will also flag off two new MEMU trains between Ujjain-Indore and Indore-Ujjain.
The new station and other buildings have been designed and constructed strictly as per National Building Code. The salient Green initiatives adopted at the Rani Kamalapati Railway Station are as follows:
- Use of Solar Energy:
- About 70% of the electricity demand will be met by use of Solar Energy. The Railway Station total electrical demand is 950 KW, and the Solar plant (Photovoltaic cell on Platform shelters) design for Railway is 660 Kw on Resco model.
- Water Conservation:
- Rain water harvesting for Railway Station as well as Relocation Structures (Staff quarters, Construction Office, COW Office).
- Water management through metering, dual flush system, aerated water faucets and water audit. Total 500 KLD water is used at station generating 300KLD waste water.
- Waste water management through SIP, 100% waste water is recycled i.e. 300KLD and used for flushing, gardening and Washing of washable aprons.
- Use of Environment friendly Material:
- Material with limiting VOC content for paints, adhesive, sealant and coating used in Me project.
- CFCfree HVAC, Fire extinguisher and Suppression system used in the project.
- Recycled material i.e. Glass, Steel, Cement (Fly ash based), AAC blocks, Fly ash Bricks, RMC, tiles etc. also used. As far as possible, local material is used to avoid transportations.
- Earth excavated from site is used in the project and balance is given to other construction industry to avoid dumping.
- Conservation of forest: Minimum wood (hard or soft) used in the project.
- The Chemical, having Green Building Clearance, used for facility management.
- Environment Clearance:
- Prior Environmental Clearance is taken from Statutory Bodies i.e. MOEF/SEIM/PCB.
- No Ground water has been used for construction or operation of the station.
- Insulated roof panels for West Building and Air Concourse provided to improve the indoor environment.
- AAC(Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks in the partition work in the Project used to improve indoor environment.
- Fire Protection:
- First Railway Station complying with NFPA (National Fire Protection Act) i.e. Buildings, Air Concourse and Subway having Fire sensing as well as Fire fighting facilities. All System would be monitored through SCADA.
- Efficient Solid waste management:
- The Solid waste management is also done as per the CIE (from MPPCB) and CTO is also applied. The dry and wet solid waste is collected though twin dust bins and disposed as per the norms of Municipal Corporation. The Single use plastic is banned at Habibganj Railway Station. Bottle crusher is also provided at Station. Manual Rag picking is also done.
- Construction Management:
- Best Construction Management Practice as per good industry practice i.e. use of best consultants for analysis and design. On Site Planning team, QA team and Safety Team.
- Use of Energy Efficient Electrical Equipments:
- Electrical Equipments such as LED lights, fan, geyser & AC used in Project are having 5 star BEE ratings.
- All the electrical, electronic equipment and sensors are connected with SCADA for better monitoring and control.
- Use of Natural Lights: Sky lights provided in the West Building and Air Concourse. Window opening provided as per norms for effective ventilation and natural light in all Buildings.
- Ventilation in Subways:
- Forced Ventilation System for better indoor air quality provided in both subways.
- Integration with Bhopal Metro Rail:
- Direct Connection with Proposed metro planned at Concourse level, this would ensure a seamless travel experience for users, promoting public transportation.
- State of the Art Parking facilities:
- State of the art parking, as per the norms ( Parking for 300 cars and 850 two wheelers, rickshaws, taxi and buses) consisting of reserve parking for differently able persons, charging point for electrical vehicle, dedicated lane for the Drop Off Zones, Paver blocks in parking areas, provided.
- Footpaths:
- Well Lit Footpaths for ease of pedestrians.
- Electric meters:
- Separate meters are provided for each component and block of projects including all vendors.
- Safety and security of passengers:
- 100% CCTV Monitoring of station area including Parking ensured. (176 Cameras are provided at station).
- Divyang friendly features:
- The Entire station i.e. both side terminal buildings, Air concourse, Subway and Platforms are divyang friendly i.e entry ramps, lifts and toilets etc. The Water Taps are also designed as per ADA (American Disability Act) compliance. The parking is also reserved for them.
Source: PIB-Press Release
