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BSB/Varanasi Junction (11 PFs)
Local Name: Cantt
वाराणसी जंक्शन
وارانسی جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (18:24)
Varanasi Junction (BSB) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located near the Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand and offers a wide range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. The station is a bustling hub, frequented by pilgrims visiting the holy city of Varanasi and tourists exploring its rich cultural heritage.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the holiest temples in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: An important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Dhamek Stupa: A magnificent stupa built by Emperor Ashoka, marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama, built by Sant Tulsi Das.
Manikarnika Ghat: A sacred ghat on the Ganges River, where Hindus perform last rites.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delectable street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Serves traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Shree Ram Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Baba Chaat: Renowned for its delicious chaat and street food.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian sweets and snacks.

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Near Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Pin - 221002
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Lucknow Charbagh NR
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Today (12:22) Vande Bharat Express Train Services Commence between Varanasi and Deoghar
New/Special Trains
ER/Eastern
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Sep 17 2024 (12:22)
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Sep 17 2024 (12:22)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 17 2024 (12:22)
Station Tag: Baidyanathdham Deoghar/BDME added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वाराणसी-देवघर वंदे भारत का नियमित परिचालन शुरू

The regular service of the Vande Bharat Express train running between Varanasi and Deoghar commenced on Monday. The train completed its journey in 7 hours, departing from Varanasi Cantt at 6:20 AM and reaching Jasidih at 12:49 PM. The train will operate daily except Tuesdays. The Varanasi-Deoghar train will leave...
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Varanasi at 6:20 AM and reach Deoghar at 1:40 PM. The Deoghar-Varanasi train will depart from Deoghar at 3:15 PM and arrive in Varanasi at 10:30 PM. The train will stop at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sasaram, Gaya, Nawada, Kiul and Jasidih stations in both directions. The Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express will operate daily except Thursdays, commencing its regular service on September 18. It will depart from Howrah at 6:50 AM and reach Gaya at 12:30 PM. The Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express will leave Gaya at 3:15 PM and reach Howrah at 9:05 PM. The train will stop at Durgapur, Asansol, Dhanbad, Parasnath and Koderma stations in both directions. The Howrah-Bhagalpur Vande Bharat Express will run daily except Fridays, with regular service beginning on September 17. It will leave Howrah at 7:45 AM and reach Bhagalpur at 2:05 PM. The Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express will operate daily except Fridays, commencing its regular service on September 17. It will depart from Bhagalpur at 3:20 PM and reach Howrah at 9:20 PM. The train will stop at Bolpur, Santiniketan, Rampurhat, Dumka, Nonaihat, Hansdiha, Mandar Hill and Barahat stations in both directions.

Varanasi se Deoghar tak chalne wali Vande Bharat Express train ki regular service Monday se start ho gayi hai. Train ne pehle din 7 ghanto mein apni journey complete kar li. Train Varanasi Cantt se subah 6:20 AM pe chali aur 12:49 PM pe Jasidih pahunchi. Train har din chlegi,...
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Tuesday ko chhodkar. Varanasi-Deoghar train Varanasi se 6:20 AM pe chalegi aur Deoghar pe 1:40 PM pe pahunchi. Deoghar-Varanasi train Deoghar se 3:15 PM pe chalegi aur Varanasi pe 10:30 PM pe pahunchi. Train Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Sasaram, Gaya, Nawada, Kiul aur Jasidih stations pe dono direction mein rukengi. Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express har din chlegi, Thursday ko chhodkar, aur iski regular service 18 September se start hogi. Ye Howrah se 6:50 AM pe chalegi aur Gaya pe 12:30 PM pe pahunchi. Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express Gaya se 3:15 PM pe chalegi aur Howrah pe 9:05 PM pe pahunchi. Train Durgapur, Asansol, Dhanbad, Parasnath aur Koderma stations pe dono direction mein rukengi. Howrah-Bhagalpur Vande Bharat Express har din chlegi, Friday ko chhodkar, aur iski regular service 17 September se start hogi. Ye Howrah se 7:45 AM pe chalegi aur Bhagalpur pe 2:05 PM pe pahunchi. Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express har din chlegi, Friday ko chhodkar, aur iski regular service 17 September se start hogi. Ye Bhagalpur se 3:20 PM pe chalegi aur Howrah pe 9:20 PM pe pahunchi. Train Bolpur, Santiniketan, Rampurhat, Dumka, Nonaihat, Hansdiha, Mandar Hill aur Barahat stations pe dono direction mein rukengi.
Today (08:08) India's First Semi-High-Speed Vande Bharat Train Flags Off in Ahmedabad
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 569867   
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Sep 17 2024 (08:08)
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Sep 17 2024 (08:08)
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Sep 17 2024 (08:08)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
देश की सबसे लंबी वंदेभारत काशी से रवाना

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train from Cantt station in Ahmedabad via video conferencing. The train, featuring 20 coaches, travelled to Prayagraj Junction on its inaugural day, carrying approximately 1,000 passengers, including 300 students. Regular operations are scheduled to begin from September 18th...
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at 6:00 AM from Cantt station. State Cabinet Minister Anil Rajbhar stated that the Vande Bharat marks a new chapter in rail transportation history. A delay occurred due to a vacuum pressure issue, causing a 20-minute standstill. The existing Vande Bharat train (train number 22435-36) travelling to New Delhi has also been upgraded to 20 coaches and will operate regularly from September 17th at 3:00 PM. The increase in coach capacity for both trains allows for 624 additional passengers. The General Manager of North Railways, Shobhan Choudhury, announced that trials for sleeper Vande Bharat Express trains are underway, with a potential launch in the coming months. Vande Metro trains are also planned for shorter distances. He also mentioned plans to replace old coaches with LHB coaches in existing trains.

Monday ko, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne Ahmedabad ke Cantt station se video conferencing ke through desh ki pehli semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train ko flag off kiya. 20 coaches wali yeh train, apne inaugural day pe Prayagraj Junction tak gayi, jismein lagbhag 1,000 passengers the, jismein 300 students bhi the. Regular...
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operations 18 September se subah 6:00 AM se Cantt station se start honge. State Cabinet Minister Anil Rajbhar ne kaha ki Vande Bharat, rail transportation ke history mein ek naya chapter likhta hai. Ek vacuum pressure issue ki wajah se 20 minutes tak train ruk gayi. New Delhi jaane wali purani Vande Bharat train (train number 22435-36) ko bhi 20 coaches ki capacity di gayi hai aur yeh 17 September se dopahar 3:00 PM se regular chalne lagegi. Dono trains ki coach capacity badhne se 624 extra passengers jaa sakenge. North Railways ke General Manager, Shobhan Choudhury ne bataya ki sleeper Vande Bharat Express trains ke trials chal rahe hain, aur aage aane waale months mein launch hone ki ummeed hai. Vande Metro trains bhi choti distance ke liye chalane ki plan hai. Unhone yeh bhi bataya ki purani trains mein laage hue purane coaches ko LHB coaches se replace karne ka plan hai.
Yesterday (22:42) Rail Track Doubling Completed in Lucknow Division, Cancelled Trains Restored
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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Sep 16 2024 (22:42)
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Sep 16 2024 (22:42)
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Sep 16 2024 (22:42)
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Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 16 2024 (22:42)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
काशी-विश्वनाथ समेत 10 ट्रेनें पटरी पर लौटीं

The doubling of the Varanasi-Janghai-Fafamau-Prayagraj and Varanasi-Janghai-Ma Bela Devi Dham Pratapgarh rail sections in the Lucknow division of North Railway has been completed. Trains that were canceled from September 11th onwards have been restored, including the Kashi-Vishwanath Express and the Banaras-Lucknow-Banaras Express. The booking of seats for these trains has been...
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opened for passengers. Due to operational reasons, train number 15119 Banaras-Dehradun Express will operate from Ma Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh instead of Banaras until September 23rd. The return train, number 15120, will terminate at Ma Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh instead of Banaras until September 21st. Train number 15127 Banaras-New Delhi Express will depart from Banaras on September 22nd with a two-hour delay.

North Railway ke Lucknow division me Varanasi-Janghai-Fafamau-Prayagraj aur Varanasi-Janghai-Ma Bela Devi Dham Pratapgarh rail sections ka doubling ka kaam pura ho gaya hai. 11 September se cancel ki gayi trains ko restore kar diya gaya hai, jisme Kashi-Vishwanath Express aur Banaras-Lucknow-Banaras Express bhi shamil hai. In trains me passengers ke liye...
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seat booking khol di gayi hai. Operational reasons ki wajah se, train number 15119 Banaras-Dehradun Express 23 September tak Banaras ki jagah Ma Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh se chalegi. Return train, number 15120, 21 September tak Banaras ki jagah Ma Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh me yaatra samapt karegi. Train number 15127 Banaras-New Delhi Express, 22 September ko Banaras se 2 hours late chalti hai.
Yesterday (22:40) India's First Longest Semi-High-Speed Vande Bharat Train Launched in Varanasi
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 569836   
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Sep 16 2024 (22:40)
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Sep 16 2024 (22:40)
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Sep 16 2024 (22:40)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वाराणसी से दिल्ली के लिए दौड़ी देश की सबसे लंबी वंदे भारत, पीएम मोदी ने दिखाई झंडी

On Monday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off India's first longest semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train, consisting of 20 coaches, from Platform 1 of Varanasi Cantt Station in Varanasi. The train, which was an inaugural special, traveled to Prayagraj Junction on the same day, carrying about 1000 passengers, including 300...
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students. According to railway officials, its regular operation will begin on September 18 at 6:00 AM from Cantt Station. Earlier, at a ceremony held at the station, Anil Rajbhar, a cabinet minister of the state government, stated that the Vande Bharat has ushered in a new chapter in the history of rail transportation. Ravidra Jaiswal, Minister of State (Independent Charge), said that the new Vande Bharat trains will bring convenience to passengers. Other officials present at the event included MLC and BJP District President Hansraj Vishwakarma, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, and North Railway General Manager Shobhan Chaudhary, among others. The train's doors were closed an hour before departure, causing inconvenience to arriving passengers who were unable to board. The train was delayed for 20 minutes at Madhosingh station due to a lack of vacuum pressure. The older Vande Bharat (train number 22435-36) running to New Delhi has also been upgraded to a 20-coach capacity train and will begin regular operation from September 17 at 3:00 PM. The increase in coach capacity of both Vande Bharat trains will now allow for 624 additional passengers. Upon reaching Prayagraj Junction on Monday evening, the train was greeted with a flower shower and the loco pilot and train manager were garlanded. Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Mayor Ganesh Keservani, and MP Phulpur Praveen Patel were present for the welcome. The Minister said that now 13 Vande Bharat trains will be operational in Uttar Pradesh. The train remained at Prayagraj for 45 minutes before departing for Varanasi at 7:20 PM. The Vande Bharat train, operating with 20 coaches on the Varanasi-Delhi route, will start its regular operation from Tuesday. The first day's train, numbered 22435, will arrive from New Delhi with 20 coaches.

Monday sham 4:20 pe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne Ahmedabad se virtual flag dikhaya aur Varanasi Cantt Station ke Platform Number Ek se, 20 coaches wali, desh ki pehli sabse lambi semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train ko ravana kiya. Pehle din ye train, udghatan special ban kar, Prayagraj Junction tak gayi. Isme...
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karib 1000 logon ne safar kiya, jismein 300 students bhi the. Rail adhikariyon ke mutabik, iska regular chalna 18 September se subah 6 baje Cantt Station se hoga. Isse pehle, station par hue program mein, Pradesh sarkar ke Cabinet Minister Anil Rajbhar ne kaha ki Vande Bharat ne rail parivahan ke itihas mein naya adhyay likha hai. Rajya Mantri (Swatantra Prabhaar) Ravindra Jaiswal ne kaha ki nai Vande Bharat trains se yatriyon ko suvidha milegi. Program mein MLC aur BJP Jila Adhyaksh Hansraj Vishwakarma, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, aur Uttar Railway ke GM Shobhan Chaudhary, aur bhi kai afsar present the. Ghnte bhar pehle darwaze band ho gaye, isse yaatri pareshan ho gaye. Udghantan special ke darwaze dopahar 3.15 baje band kar diye gaye. Iske baad train mein sawar hone ke liye log pahunche to chadh nahi paye. Maauke par station director Gaurav Dixit ke saath CIT SK Pandey, BB Singh, Vikas Tiwari, Rajkumar Singh aadhi pahunche aur darwaze khulva kar unhe bithaya. Madhosingh station par train 20 minute tak ruk gayi, vacuum pressure nahi ban paya. Purani Vande Bharat (gadi number 22435-36) jo ki New Delhi jati hai, wo bhi 20 coaches wali train ban gayi hai. 17 September se is train ka dopahar 3 baje se regular chalna hoga. Dono Vande Bharat trains ki coach capacity badhne se, ab 624 aatirik yaatri ja sakenge. Prayagraj Junction par, train ka phoolon ki baarish se swagat kiya gaya aur loco pilot aur train manager ko mala pehnakar swagat kiya gaya. Pradesh sarkar ke Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Mayor Ganesh Keservani, aur MP Phulpur Praveen Patel swagat ke liye pahunche the. Minister ne kaha ki ab Uttar Pradesh mein 13 Vande Bharat trains chalengi. Train Prayagraj mein 45 minute rukai aur sham 7:20 baje Varanasi ke liye vapas chali gayi. Varanasi-Delhi 20 coaches wali Vande Bharat, mangalwar se regular train ke roop mein chalegi. Pehle din train number 22435, New Delhi se 20 coaches se laise ho kar aayegi. Agle din 18 Septemb
Yesterday (18:08) India's First 20-Coach Vande Bharat Express to Begin Operations on September 16th
IR Affairs
NCR/North Central
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Sep 16 2024 (18:08)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Prayagraj : आज से पटरी पर दौड़ेगी देश की पहली 20 कोच वाली वंदे भारत, जंक्शन पर किया जाएगा स्वागत

India's first 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train will begin operations on Monday, September 16th. The train will run as a special train between Varanasi and Prayagraj on Monday. A welcome ceremony will be held at Prayagraj Junction upon the train's arrival. Prime Minister Modi will flag off the 20-coach Vande Bharat...
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Express from Ahmedabad on Monday evening at 4:15 PM. Currently, the 16-coach version of this train operates between Varanasi and New Delhi. The 20-coach Vande Bharat will begin regular operations from September 17th.

India ka pehla 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train Monday, 16 September se start ho raha hai. Train Varanasi se New Delhi ke beech chalega, aur Monday ko special train ki tarah Varanasi se Prayagraj aur Prayagraj se Varanasi ke beech chalega. Train ke Prayagraj Junction par aane par welcome ceremony bhi...
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hoga. Prime Minister Modi Monday evening 4.15 PM par Ahmedabad mein ek program se 20-coach Vande Bharat Express ko green flag dikhaenge. Is waqt 16-coach train Varanasi se New Delhi ke beech chalta hai. 17 September se 20-coach Vande Bharat regular train ki tarah start ho jaayega.
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