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Bhopal's Ghost Station: Rs 6 Crore Idle
15 Jul
Summary
- A Rs 6-crore railway station remains unused since June 2023.
- Locals describe the abandoned station as haunted and scary.
- Railway officials acknowledge the station appears haunted at night.
Nishatpura, a railway station in Bhopal, stands as a Rs 6-crore abandoned project since its completion in June 2023. Despite fully equipped platforms, seating, lighting, and commuter amenities, the station is not operational, leading to its eerie reputation.
Locals describe Nishatpura as a place that is "scary to go there at night," contributing to its ghost stories. While thrillseekers are drawn to the station for paranormal encounters, railway officials acknowledge that the lack of trains, staff, and passengers at night creates a haunted appearance.
The exact reasons for the operational stalemate remain unclear, with routine procedures such as inspections, approvals, safety clearances, and staff postings apparently stalled. This delay represents a lost opportunity for better connectivity for commuters and local businesses, and a costly asset for the railways.
Officials from the Bhopal division PRO have assured that preparations are complete and the station "will be opening soon." Until then, Nishatpura continues to be a site of imagination rather than a functional transport hub.
