Nishatpura railway station was fully constructed and completed by June 2023 but nearly three years later still has no scheduled trains, staff, or passenger services. The dark, deserted station has taken on an eerie reputation locally, with residents describing it as "haunted" due to its abandoned nighttime appearance despite being structurally complete.
On record
The official record states: "Bhopal Railway Division PRO Naval Agrawal said "routine procedures such as inspections and safety clearances are in their final stages" and assured the station would "be opened for public use and train operations very soon.""
Filed as "Ghost infrastructure / Never opened" and dated to Construction completed June 2023, this entry sits under the "Approx ₹6 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- A concourse redeveloped to a deadline nobody, in the end, observed.
- Platform sheds in a state the last inspection politely did not dwell on.
- An escalator whose direction of travel is best confirmed before stepping on.
- Hoarding for a 'world-class' upgrade, weathering at its own pace.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“It has a foundation stone, a file number, and a following.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Wandered up from the railway station next door, which was also unfinished. You can see straight through the transparency of the tender.”
“Came here on a heritage walk that had clearly lost the plot. It is a cautionary tale you can stand next to.”
“Made the trip after a colleague swore it was worth seeing. The junction it was meant to fix now has a plaque and two problems.”
