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BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
Local Name: Cantonment Railway Station
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Updated: Oct 29 2023 (09:01)
Bengaluru Cantt. (BNC) is a major railway station in Bangalore, Karnataka, known for its efficient connectivity and bustling atmosphere. It offers a range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ticket booking facilities. The station is conveniently located near the Cantonment area, offering easy access to historical landmarks and vibrant local markets.

Tourism

Sri Prasanna Krishna Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
St. Mary's Basilica: A historic Catholic church known for its architectural beauty.
Sri Chamundeshwari Temple: A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari.
ISKCON Temple: A popular Hare Krishna temple known for its peaceful atmosphere and devotional activities.

Food

Biryani Blues: Famous for its delicious vegetarian biryani and North Indian dishes.
Shanti Sagar: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its South Indian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha: A well-known vegetarian restaurant offering a variety of South Indian dishes.
CTR: A legendary vegetarian restaurant serving delicious South Indian breakfast.
MTR: A renowned vegetarian restaurant known for its traditional South Indian dishes.

Station Address

Near Cantonment Railway Station Rd, Cantonment Railway Quarters, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, District - Bengaluru - 560046.
State: Karnataka

Elevation: 920 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SWR/South Western   Division: KSR Bengaluru (Bangalore)


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Apr 25 2013 (19:55)   22625/MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
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Inaugural snaps of Chennai-Bangalore-Chennai AC DD
LOCO in charge RPM WAP-7 30332.
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1. 22625 curving towards BNC .. SBC bound.
2. 22626 snaking in to BNC.. MAS bound.
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Apr 26 2013 (16:08)   22625/MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
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WAP7 CHENNAI BANGALORE DOUBLE DECKER INAUGURAL RUN 22625click here
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25 ' April 2013 .
Finally the much anticipated Chennai- Bangalore City AC Double Decker Express was inaugurated in a very simple manner with out much of a Celebration .
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WAP7 30332 does the honors of the inaugural run hauling the 12 coach Double Decker Express ( 2 EOG's + 10 AC coaches )
Double Decker Express slowly curves in towards Bangalore Cant outer and waits for clearance for its next halt.

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Apr 21 2013 (11:07)   16235/Tuticorin - Mysuru Express (PT) | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
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WDM3D GAJRAJ ED CHUGGS WITH TUTICORIN EXPRESS
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The recently transferred hybrid WDM3D 14147 GAJRAJ from Bondamunda shed to Erode shed furiously chuggs and belches out smoke hauling the Mysore bound Tuticorin Mysore Express.
Also notice the flames emitting out along with smoke at 0.35 seconds.
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in most of the Indian Languages refers to a Massive ,strong & Powerful Elephant. It is also one of the names of Lord Ganesh.
Location : BANGALORE. CANTONMENT 21-4-2013

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Apr 14 2013 (12:37)   16021/Kaveri Express (PT) | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
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WAP7 KAVERI EXPRESS 5 HOURS LATE CRAWLS INTO BNC 16222 CBC COUPLINGclick here
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Due to the derailment of Yesvantpur bound Muzaffarpur Yesvantpur Express at Chitteri on 10 April 2012 5:30 AM all the trains between Chennai-Arakkonam- Jolarpettai had taken a major hit .
The Chennai Bangalore trains were also impacted due to this derailment . Chennai- Mysore bound Kaveri Express 16222
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running way behind schedule almost 5 hours late arrives Bangalore at around 9:30 AM . Lallaguda WAP-7 loco 30258 crawls towards Bangalore Cantonment hauling the CBC Coupled rakes of Kaveri Express.
This is the second lucky time I am capturing Kaveri Express in Daylight at Bangalore Cantonment..the regular arrival time of this train is 3:40 AM.

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Apr 14 2013 (22:10)   12639/Brindavan Express | BNC/Bengaluru Cantt. (Bangalore) (8 PFs)
 
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WAP7 MAGICAL RED BAND DISAPPEARS AND REAPPEARS ! BRINDAVAN EXPRESSclick here
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The bright sun plays a magic on the WAP7's red stripe/band making it disappear and reappear as the LGD WAP7 30306 hauling the Brindavan Express heads towards Bangalore Cantonment.
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