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BCY/Varanasi City (5 PFs)
Local Name: City
वाराणसी सिटी
وارانسی سیٹی

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: May 27 (23:47) by RohitBiharSharif~
Varanasi Junction (BCY) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located in the Alipura neighborhood and serves as a vital transportation hub for the city. The station boasts 5 platforms, providing connections to various destinations across India. It also features amenities such as waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the most sacred Hindu temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: A Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama and his consort Sita, known for its beautiful architecture.
Durga Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga.
Bharat Mata Mandir: A unique temple dedicated to Mother India, showcasing maps and murals depicting Indian history and culture.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delicious street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian North Indian dishes.
The Lassi Shop: Known for its creamy and flavorful lassi.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sagar Ratna: Serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Station Address

Alipura, Varanasi,Pin;221001
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 76 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Sep 04 (17:59) New Weekly Train Between Lal Kuan and Varanasi City, Kathgodam-Jaisalmer Express Timings Changed (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 567969   
  Past Edits
Sep 04 2024 (17:59)
Station Tag: Jaisalmer/JSM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (17:59)
Station Tag: Kathgodam/KGM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (17:59)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (17:59)
Station Tag: Lal Kuan Junction/LKU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... UP के वाराणसी से इस शहर के लिए चलेगी सिटी स्पेशल ट्रेन, जानिए डेट-टाइमिंग

The Northeast Railway will be operating a weekly special train between Lal Kuan and Varanasi City from September 9th to November 25th. This train will depart from Lal Kuan every Monday at 3:00 PM and reach Varanasi City the next day at 10:00 AM. From Varanasi City, the train will depart...
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every Tuesday at 2:15 PM and reach Lal Kuan the next day at 6:30 AM. The train will consist of 16 coaches, including one generator-cum-luggage van, three general second-class coaches, five sleeper coaches, and four AC third-economy class coaches. The train will travel via Bhojipura, Pilibhit, and Mailani. The Kathgodam-Jaisalmer-Kathgodam Express (15014-15013) train timings will also be changed from September 8th onwards. The Jaisalmer-Kathgodam Express (15013) will depart from Jaisalmer at 11:05 PM and reach Marwar Junction the next day. The Kathgodam-Jaisalmer Express (15014) will arrive in Jaisalmer at 11:00 PM instead of its current time of 10:30 PM.

Northeast Railway Lal Kuan aur Varanasi City ke beech 9 September se 25 November tak weekly special train chalayega. Ye train har Monday ko Lal Kuan se 3:00 PM par chalega aur dusre din Varanasi City 10:00 AM par pahunchega. Varanasi City se, ye train har Tuesday ko 2:15 PM par...
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chalega aur dusre din Lal Kuan 6:30 AM par pahunchega. Train mein 16 coaches honge, jismein ek generator-cum-luggage van, teen general second-class coaches, panch sleeper coaches aur chaar AC third-economy class coaches honge. Train Bhojipura, Pilibhit aur Mailani se hota hua chalega. Kathgodam-Jaisalmer-Kathgodam Express (15014-15013) train timing 8 September se badal jaayenge. Jaisalmer-Kathgodam Express (15013) Jaisalmer se 11:05 PM par chalega aur dusre din Marwar Junction par pahunchega. Kathgodam-Jaisalmer Express (15014) Jaisalmer 11:00 PM par pahunchega, apne current time 10:30 PM ki jagah.
Sep 03 (12:06) Lal Kuan - Varanasi City Train Frequency Increased to 12 Trips (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 567768   
  Past Edits
Sep 03 2024 (13:39)
Station Tag: Pilibhit Junction/PBE added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:39)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:18)
Station Tag: Burhwal Junction/BUW removed by Boss/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:18)
Station Tag: Pilibhit Junction/PBE removed by Boss/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:18)
Station Tag: Sitapur Junction/STP removed by Boss/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:18)
Station Tag: Mailani Junction/MLN removed by Boss/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:17)
Station Tag: Pilibhit Junction/PBE added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (13:17)
Station Tag: Pilibhit Junction/PBE removed by Boss/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:21)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:21)
Station Tag: Lal Kuan Junction/LKU added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:21)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:21)
Station Tag: Lal Kuan Junction/LKU added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:20)
Station Tag: Burhwal Junction/BUW added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:20)
Station Tag: Sitapur Junction/STP added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:20)
Station Tag: Mailani Junction/MLN added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:20)
Station Tag: Pilibhit Junction/PBE added by PilibhitJunction^~/2098471

Sep 03 2024 (12:06)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 03 2024 (12:06)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 03 2024 (12:06)
Station Tag: Lal Kuan Junction/LKU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... लालकुआं-वाराणसी वाया गोरखपुर स्पेशल 9 से

The frequency of the 05055/05056 Lal Kuan - Varanasi City via Gorakhpur train has been increased to 12 trips. The train will operate as a weekly special, departing from Lal Kuan at 3:00 PM every Monday from September 9th to November 25th and arriving in Gorakhpur at 4:55 AM. It will...
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then depart Gorakhpur at 10:00 AM and arrive in Varanasi City. The return journey, 05056 Varanasi City - Lal Kuan, will operate weekly on Tuesdays from September 10th to November 26th, departing Varanasi City at 2:15 PM, arriving in Gorakhpur at 7:15 PM, and finally reaching Lal Kuan at 6:30 AM the next day. The train will have 16 coaches.

05055/05056 Lal Kuan - Varanasi City via Gorakhpur train ka 12 trips tak frequency badha gaya hai. Ye train weekly special ke roop mein chalegi, aur har Monday ko 9 September se 25 November tak Lal Kuan se 3:00 PM pe chali jaayegi aur Gorakhpur pe 4:55 AM pe pahuchegi. Fir...
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Gorakhpur se 10:00 AM pe chali jaayegi aur Varanasi City pe pahuchegi. Return journey, 05056 Varanasi City - Lal Kuan, har Tuesday ko 10 September se 26 November tak Varanasi City se 2:15 PM pe chali jaayegi, Gorakhpur pe 7:15 PM pe pahuchegi, aur fir next day subah 6:30 AM pe Lal Kuan pahuchegi. Is train mein total 16 coaches honge.
Aug 30 (06:57) Indian Railways Makes Trolley Bags Mandatory for Train Managers in Gorakhpur (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 567188   
  Past Edits
Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Izzatnagar/IZN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... गोरखपुर के ट्रेन मैनेजरों का लाइन बाक्स बंद, दिया गया बैग

The Indian Railways has mandated trolley bags for train managers, replacing their traditional line boxes. This initiative, already in place in Varanasi and Izzatnagar divisions, is now being implemented in Gorakhpur. Previously, the railway administration had suspended the distribution of trolley bags due to resistance from running staff, but has now...
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resumed it. The use of trolley bags eliminates the need for porters and ensures uniformity with the existing practice for loco pilots.

Indian Railways ne train managers ke liye line box ki jagah trolley bag mandatory kar diya hai. Yeh initiative Varanasi aur Izzatnagar division mein pehle se hi chal raha tha, aur ab Gorakhpur mein bhi implement ho raha hai. Pehle, railway administration ne running staff ke resistance ke wajah se trolley...
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bags ka distribution band kar diya tha, lekin ab yeh wapas start kar diya gaya hai. Trolley bags ka use porters ki zarurat ko khatam karta hai aur loco pilots ke existing practice ke saath uniformity ensure karta hai.
Aug 22 (22:46) Train Rescheduling in Varanasi Due to Police Recruitment Exam (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 566246   
  Past Edits
Aug 22 2024 (22:46)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (22:46)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... छह ट्रेनें रीशेड्यूल कर चलाई जाएंगी

Due to police recruitment exams, the North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division) has rescheduled six trains. The Bundelkhand Express, Marudhar Express, Krishak Express, and other trains have had their timings changed. The changes affect departures from Varanasi and Varanasi City stations on various dates in August.

Police bharti pariksha ki wajah se, North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Mandal) ne chhe train ko reschedule kiya hai. Bundelkhand Express, Marudhar Express, Krishak Express, aur dusre train ke timings mein badlav kiya gaya hai. August maah ke alag-alag dino mein, Varanasi aur Varanasi City station se nikalne wali trainon ke timings...
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badal diye gaye hain.
Aug 22 (12:54) Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Police Exam Candidates (www.amarujala.com)
New/Special Trains
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News Entry# 566166   
  Past Edits
Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Azamgarh/AMH added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Prayagraj Rambag - Ballia Exam Special/05182 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Ballia - Prayagraj Rambag Exam Special/05181 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Azamgarh Exam Special/05176 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Azamgarh - Varanasi City Exam Special/05175 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Gorakhpur Exam Special/05130 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Gorakhpur - Varanasi City Exam Special/05129 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Azamgarh Exam Special/05178 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Azamgarh - Varanasi City Exam Special/05177 added by Omkar~/1770333
Posted by: Omkar~ 12 news posts
read full article... Special Train : बनारस, कैंट, सिटी और सारनाथ से गुजरेगी पुलिस परीक्षा स्पेशल ट्रेनें, अभ्यर्थी देख लें अपना रूट

The Indian Railways has announced special trains for police exam candidates. These trains will operate on routes like Gorakhpur-Varanasi City, Azamgarh-Varanasi City, Banaras-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Ballia, and others from 22-25 and 30-31 August. The trains will pass through Cantt, Banaras, Varanasi City, and Sarnath. Train number 05177 Azamgarh-Varanasi City Special Train will depart...
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from Azamgarh at 2:30 PM and reach Varanasi City at 6:30 PM after passing through Muhammadabad, Mau, Aundhihar, and Sarnath. The return journey, Train number 05178 Varanasi City-Azamgarh Special Train, will depart from Varanasi City at 7 PM and reach Azamgarh at 9:45 PM.

Police exam ke liye, Railway ne special trains ka notification nikala hai. Gorakhpur-Varanasi City, Azamgarh-Varanasi City, Banaras-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Ballia, aur aur bhi routes pe, yeh special trains 22-25 aur 30-31 August ko chalengi. Yeh trains Cantt, Banaras, Varanasi City aur Sarnath se hoke guzarengi. Train number 05177 Azamgarh-Varanasi City Special Train Azamgarh...
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se dopahar 2.30 PM pe khulegi, aur Muhammadabad, Mau, Aundhihar, Sarnath se hoke, sham 6.30 PM pe Varanasi City pahunchengi. Return journey me, 05178 Varanasi City-Azamgarh Special Train, Varanasi City se sham 7 PM pe khulegi aur raat 9.45 PM pe Azamgarh pahunchengi.
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