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BSBS/Banaras (8 PFs)
Local Name: Manduadih
बनारस
बनारसः / بنارس

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (20:42) by Yassshh~
Banaras Junction (BSBS) is the main railway station in Varanasi, situated on the DLW Road (SH-74) in Manduadih. It is a bustling hub with 8 platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across India. Visitors can find numerous amenities like food stalls, shops, ATMs, and waiting rooms.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a significant pilgrimage site.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its miraculous powers.
Durga Temple: A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, a powerful deity in Hinduism.
Tulsi Manas Temple: A temple dedicated to Saint Tulsidas, the author of the epic Ramacharitamanas.
Bharat Mata Mandir: A unique temple that showcases a map of India made up of marble.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its chaat and street food, a must-try for every visitor.
Annapurna: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Shyam Sweets: A renowned sweet shop with delicious and fresh sweets and snacks.
Theobroma: A popular bakery and cafe serving a variety of breads, pastries, and beverages.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain of sweet shops offering a variety of snacks and sweets.

Station Address

DLW Road (SH-74), Manduadih, District Varanasi - 221 103
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 32
Number of Originating Trains: 29
Number of Terminating Trains: 28
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Yesterday (22:58) Inauguration of First North Central Railway Vande Bharat Express in Prayagraj
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Sep 16 2024 (22:58)
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स्पेशल तो चली, लेकिन नियमित कब होगी आगरा-वाराणसी वंदेभारत

The first Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train for the North Central Railway (NCR) was inaugurated on Monday evening in Prayagraj. The train departed from Agra Cantt station as a special train, but its regular service start date is yet to be announced. While the train number was released earlier, the public...
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awaits the commencement of its regular operations. The Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is the first Vande Bharat train owned by NCR. Previously, other Vande Bharat trains have passed through this region, but their maintenance was under the responsibility of other zonal railways. The train's inauguration in Agra was led by Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh, and the General Manager of NCR, Upendra Chandra Joshi. While the official notification for regular operations is yet to be issued, the NCR's Chief Public Relations Officer, Shashikant Tripathi, has confirmed that it will be released soon.

Prayagraj mein Uttar Madhy Railway ki pehli Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat train ka udghatan Somvaar sham ko hua. Yeh special train Agra Cantt station se chali, lekin iski regular service kab shuru hogi, yeh abhi tak pata nahi hai. ... Train ka number toh pehle hi release ho chuka hai,...
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toh log ab iski regular service ka intezaar kar rahe hain. ... Yeh pehli Vande Bharat train hai jo NCR ki hai. ... Somvaar ko Agra railway station pe, train ka sanchalan Rail Rajya Mantri Ravneet Singh aur Uttar Madhy Railway ke Mahaprabandhak Upendra Chandra Joshi ki aguwai mein hua. ... Iske regular sanchalan ki jaankari abhi tak nahi hai, par NCR ke CPRO Shashikant Tripathi ne bataya hai ki jald hi iske liye notification jaari kiya jaayega.
Yesterday (22:50) Agra-Banaras Vande Bharat Express Inaugurated, Offers Affordable Rail Travel
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Sep 16 2024 (22:50)
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आगरा-बनारस वंदे भारत शुरू, पहले दिन सीटें फुल, खड़े होकर लोगों ने किया सफर

The Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat Express was inaugurated on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train virtually from Ahmedabad. The train was packed with passengers, with every seat filled on the 8-coach train. A free snack was provided by the railway to passengers between Agra and Tundla. ...
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The demand for a Vande Bharat connecting Agra to Banaras has been ongoing for a long time. The train will run six days a week, departing from Agra Cantt at 6 am and arriving in Banaras at 1 pm. The return journey departs from Banaras at 3.20 pm and arrives in Agra Cantt at 10.20 pm. The train will cover the distance between Agra Cantt and Banaras in seven hours, with stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj. The Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat is the fourth Vande Bharat train in the Agra Rail Division and the 13th in Uttar Pradesh. Railway Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu stated that the government is working to provide affordable rail travel for passengers across India, with plans to introduce new Vande Metro and Amrit Bharat premium trains. He also highlighted the significant construction of general and sleeper coaches in rail coach factories.

Agra Cantt se Banaras tak Vande Bharat Express ka udghatan Somvaar ko hua. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne Ahmedabad se virtually train ko green flag dikha kar rawana kiya. Train bilkul full thi, 8 coach wali train mein ek bhi seat khali nahi thi. Agra se Tundla tak railway ne free...
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snack diya. Agra aur Banaras ko connect karne wali Vande Bharat ki demand bahut time se chal rahi thi. Train hafte mein 6 din chalegi, Agra Cantt se subah 6 baje niklegi aur Banaras 1 baje pahuchegi. Return journey Banaras se dopahar 3.20 baje shuru hogi aur Agra Cantt raat 10.20 baje pahuchegi. Train Agra Cantt se Banaras tak 7 ghante mein pahuchegi, usme Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central aur Prayagraj mein ruknega. Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat Agra Rail Division ki chauthi aur Uttar Pradesh ki 13th Vande Bharat train hai. Railway Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu ne kaha ki government poora desh mein passengers ko sasta rail travel dene ke liye kaam kar rahi hai, aur new Vande Metro aur Amrit Bharat premium trains lane ki plan hai. Unhone yeh bhi bataaya ki rail coach factories mein bahut saare general aur sleeper coaches bana rahe hain.
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Ganja funko or Report likhdo !
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I think this VB will get decent patronage. If it was extended to MTJ, tons of passengers would have chosen it over Kota-Patna Express.
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Inaugural special ki bat kar rahe h ye log !
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Yesterday (18:04) Vande Bharat Express Inauguration: Launch Date Uncertain, Platform at Banaras Junction Unconfirmed
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News Entry# 569756   
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Railway : आगरा- वाराणसी वंदे भारत कब नियमित होगी, किसी को पता नहीं

Prime Minister Modi will virtually flag off the Vande Bharat Express from Agra Cantt to Banaras on Monday. While the train will operate as a special train on the first day, its regular schedule has not yet been announced, even on Sunday night. Furthermore, the platform for its stop at Banaras...
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Junction has not been finalized. The Vande Bharat will have stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, and Prayagraj Junction. Its timetable has already been released by the railways, but the official start date for regular service remains uncertain even a day before the inauguration.

PM Modi Monday ko Agra Cantt se Banaras ke liye Vande Bharat ko virtually green flag dikhaenge. Pehle din yeh train special train ke roop mein challegi, lekin yeh regular kab hogi, iska notification Sunday raat tak bhi jaari nahin hua. Itna hi nahin, iske regular chalne ke baad junction pe...
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iska thaherav kis platform pe hoga, yeh bhi ab tak decide nahin ho saka. Vande Bharat Agra Cantt se Banaras ke beech Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur aur Prayagraj Junction pe rukega. Iski time table railway dwara pehle hi jaari ki ja chuki hai, lekin regular roop se train kab shuru hogi, yeh iske udghatan ke ek din pehle bhi nahin tay ho saka.
Sep 15 (22:56) Fourth Vande Bharat Express to Begin Service Through Kanpur Central
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आज से कानपुर सेंट्रल से होकर चलेगी चौथी वंदेभारत

The fourth Vande Bharat Express train (20175/20176), running between Agra Cantt and Banaras, will be inaugurated on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train virtually. The train will arrive at Kanpur Central Station at 7:50 PM and will be welcomed by local dignitaries, including MPs, MLAs, and ministers....
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The train will depart from Agra Cantt at 4:15 PM and will reach Banaras at 11:55 PM. The train will operate on all days except Friday. Currently, there are three pairs of Vande Bharat trains that run through Kanpur Central Station.

Aaj se Agra Cantt se Banaras jaane wali chauthi Vande Bharat Express train (20175/20176) ka shubhaarambh hoga. Prime Minister Narendra Modi train ko virtual harr jhandi dikhaenge. Kanpur Central Station par sham 7:50 baje train ka bhavya swagat hoga. Isme Sansad, Vidhayak, Mantri shamil honge. Agra Cantt se yeh train sham...
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4:15 baje chalegi. Sham 7:50 baje Kanpur Central aayegi. Paanch minute rukne ke baad raat 11:55 baje Banaras pahuchegi. Yeh train Shukravar ko chhodkar apne niyamit schedule par chalegi. Abhi Kanpur Central Station ho kar teen jodi Vande Bharat train chalti hai.
Sep 14 (23:52) New Vande Bharat Express to Launch Between Agra Cantt and Varanasi on September 16th
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आगरा-वाराणसी वंदेभारत का ट्रेन नंबर जारी

On September 16th, a new Vande Bharat Express train will commence operations between Agra Cantt and Varanasi. Approximately 200 school children are expected to travel on this inaugural run. While the train will not stop at Prayagraj Junction, special train services are being arranged for passengers to return from...
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stations along the route, including Etawah, Kanpur, and Varanasi. The train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ahmedabad on the 16th. This will be the fourth Vande Bharat service passing through Prayagraj, in addition to the existing two Varanasi-New Delhi routes and the Gorakhpur route. The Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train number is 20176, while the Varanasi-Agra Cantt train number is 20175. The train will consist of 20 coaches and will be painted in saffron color. The number of coaches on the existing Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express will increase to 20 starting from September 17th, with train numbers 22435 and 22436 for the respective routes. The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (train numbers 22415 and 22416) will also have 20 coaches and will be welcomed at Prayagraj Junction starting from September 18th.

16 September ko Agra Cantt se Varanasi ke liye Vande Bharat Express start hogi. Isme lagbhag 200 school ke bacche travel karenge. Prayagraj Junction pe train nahi rukega, par special train services aur stations se passengers ko vapas aane ke liye arrange ki gayi hain, jaise Etawah, Kanpur, aur Varanasi. ...
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16th ko Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ahmedabad se kai Vande Bharat ko green flag dikhayenge. Yeh Prayagraj se guzarne wali chauthi Vande Bharat hai, existing do Varanasi-New Delhi routes aur Gorakhpur route ke alawa. Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train number 20176 hai, aur Varanasi-Agra Cantt train number 20175 hai. Train 20 coaches ki hogi aur saffron colour me paint ki gayi hogi. Existing Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express me bhi 20 coaches honge 17 September se, train numbers 22435 aur 22436 ke saath. Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (train numbers 22415 aur 22416) me bhi 20 coaches honge aur 18 September se Prayagraj Junction pe welcome ki jaayegi.
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