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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.

Station Address

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


Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 237
Number of Originating Trains: 30
Number of Terminating Trains: 30
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Station News

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Yesterday (17:53) India to Build Widest Rail-Road Bridge Over Ganges in Varanasi
Entry# 6220850   
  Past Edits
Oct 16 2024 (17:53)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 16 2024 (17:53)
Station Tag: Kashi/KEI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB   Kashi/KEI  
वाराणसी में बनेगा देश का सबसे चौड़ा रेल-रोड पुल, पीएम मोदी की काशी को कैबिनेट की बड़ी सौगात

The Indian Cabinet has approved the construction of the country's widest rail and road bridge over the Ganges in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi. This new bridge, located adjacent to the 137-year-old Malviya bridge, will feature a six-lane road on top and a four-line rail track underneath. It's expected to...
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ease transportation between Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Northeast India, saving 8 crore liters of diesel annually. This project is part of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at providing seamless connectivity for people, goods, and services. The new bridge, starting near Kashi station, will integrate four types of public transport - ferry, helicopter, ropeway, and road - alongside a floating CNG station, making it a hub for connectivity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ke constituency Varanasi mein Ganga par desh ka sabse chauda rail aur road bridge banayega. Central cabinet ne Wednesday ko iski approval de di. 137 saal purane Malviya bridge ke bagal mein banne wala yeh bridge upar 6 lane ki road aur niche 4 line ka rail...
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track hoga. PM Modi is Sunday ko Varanasi ko Arab ki sougaat dene aa rahe hai. Isme yeh bridge ka shilanyas bhi ho sakta hai. Is bridge ke banne se UP se Bihar aur Poorvottar Bharat ke rajyon mein rail aur sadak mark se aavagaman aasan aur kifayati ho jaayega.
Yesterday (16:13) New Bridge Construction in Kashi Aims to Enhance Infrastructure and Connectivity
Entry# 6220787   
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Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
‘One of the biggest…’: New Indian Railways rail-road bridge over river Ganga in Varanasi approved by Cabinet

The article discusses the construction of a new bridge in Kashi, a significant project aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity. The bridge is expected to benefit the local community by facilitating smoother traffic flow and reducing travel time. The article may also include details about the bridge's design, construction process, and...
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the expected impact on the city's development.

Kashi mein ek nayi bridge ban rahi hai, yeh ek bada project hai jo infrastructure aur connectivity ko behtar banane ke liye hai. Isse local community ko faida hoga, traffic smooth chalega aur travel time kam hoga. Article mein bridge ke design, construction process aur city ke development par impact ke...
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details bhi honge.
Oct 15 (22:26) Vande Bharat Express to Run Between Lucknow and Chhapra for 13 Trips
Entry# 6220334   
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Oct 15 2024 (22:26)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Oct 15 2024 (22:26)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 15 2024 (22:26)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 15 2024 (22:26)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
लखनऊ-छपरा वंदे भारत ट्रेन 25 अक्तूबर से 28 नवम्बर तक चलेगी

The Vande Bharat Express, train numbers 02270/02269, will operate between Lucknow and Chhapra for 13 trips from October 25th to 31st and November 1st to 8th. The train will depart from Lucknow on October 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th, and 31st and November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th....
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Similarly, it will depart from Chhapra on the same dates. This information was shared by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Pankaj Kumar Singh.

Vande Bharat Express, train number 02270/02269, Lucknow aur Chhapra ke beech 13 trips ke liye chalega, October 25th se 31st aur November 1st se 8th tak. Train Lucknow se October 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th, and 31st aur November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, aur 8th ko chalega. Chhapra se...
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bhi same dates pe chalega. Yeh information Chief Public Relations Officer, Pankaj Kumar Singh ne di.
Indian Railway: वाराणसी सिटी-लालकुआं स्पेशल ट्रेन 22 तक निरस्त, बदले मार्ग से चलेगी बरौनी-नई दिल्ली स्पेशल

Due to automatic signaling work between Domingarh and Jagatbela, the Lal Kuan-Varanasi City Express train has been cancelled. The 05055 Lal Kuan-Varanasi City Special train scheduled to depart from Lal Kuan on October 14th and 21st, and the 05056 Varanasi City-Lal Kuan Special train scheduled to depart from Varanasi City on...
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October 15th and 22nd, will be cancelled.

Domingarh aur Jagatbela ke beech automatic signaling ka kaam chalne ki wajah se Lal Kuan-Varanasi City Express train cancel kar di gayi hai. 14 aur 21 October ko Lal Kuan se chalne wali 05055 Lal Kuan-Varanasi City Special train aur 15 aur 22 October ko Varanasi City se chalne wali 05056...
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Varanasi City-Lal Kuan Special train cancel rahegi.
Oct 14 (08:39) Dhanbad-Jammu Tawi Express: Special Train Connects States, Sees High Demand
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Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Ambala Cantt. Junction/UMB added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Old Delhi Junction/DLI added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)/DDU added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by Rail_0326~/2255143

Oct 14 2024 (08:39)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by Rail_0326~/2255143
दो फेरों में ही 2546 यात्रियों ने किया धनबाद-जम्मूतवी स्पेशल से सफर

A special train, Dhanbad-Jammu Tawi Express, has been operational between Dhanbad and Jammu Tawi for passenger convenience. It runs every Tuesday from Dhanbad and every Wednesday from Jammu Tawi. The train has 20 third AC coaches and began operations on October 1st. Since then, its popularity has grown and tickets have...
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been in high demand, with waiting lists even as far as October 15th. The train has already carried 2546 passengers in two trips. It connects various states (Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir) and stops at major cities like Dhanbad, Gaya, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Kashi, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Delhi, Ambala Cantt, and Jammu.

Yaatriyon ki suvidha ke madde nazar, Dhanbad aur Jammu Tawi ke bich ek special train, Dhanbad-Jammu Tawi Express, ka chalana shuru kiya gaya hai. Yah train Dhanbad se har Mangalwar ko aur vapsi mein Jammu Tawi se har Budhwar ko chalti hai. Is special mein tritiy vatankulit श्रेणी ke 20 coach...
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hain. Train ka chalana 1 October se shuru hua aur jaise-jaise logo mein is train ke prati jagrukta badhi hai, ticket booking ki gati bhi badh gayi hai. 15 October tak Dhanbad se is train ka ticket waiting ho gaya hai. Is train se ab tak do pheron mein 2546 yaatri yatra ka aanand le chuke hain. Yah gaadi desh ke vibhinn rajyon (Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, aur Jammu & Kashmir) ko jodti hai tatha vibhinn mukhya shaharon (Dhanbad, Gaya, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Kashi, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Delhi, Ambala Cantt, aur Jammu) mein rukte hue jati hai.
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