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GCT/Ghazipur City (5 PFs)
गाजीपुर सिटी
غازی پور سٹی

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Updated: Sep 10 (19:24) by Yassshh~
Ghazipur City railway station (GCT) is a major railway station in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Located off the Varanasi-Gorakhpur Highway (NH 31), it is well connected to major cities in the state. The station boasts 5 platforms, offering various amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and clean restrooms. Visitors will find the station clean and well-maintained, with friendly staff readily available for assistance.

Tourism

Baba Vishwanath Mandir: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Jama Masjid: A beautiful mosque with intricate architecture, a significant place of worship for the Muslim community.
Hanuman Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its spiritual significance.
Durga Mandir: A temple dedicated to the goddess Durga, a popular pilgrimage site.
Gurudwara Sahib: A Sikh gurudwara, a place of worship and community gathering.

Food

Biryaniwala: Known for its delicious vegetarian biryani and other North Indian delicacies.
Shree Ji: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including thalis and snacks.
The Dhaba: A popular choice for authentic vegetarian Indian food at affordable prices.
Samosa Wala: Famous for its crispy and flavorful samosas, perfect for a quick bite.
Chai Point: A perfect spot for a refreshing cup of chai and snacks like pakoras and samosas.

Station Address

Off. Varanasi - Gorakhpur Highway (NH 31), Railway Station Road, Mahuabagh, Ghazipur - 233 001
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 74 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 70
Number of Originating Trains: 13
Number of Terminating Trains: 13
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Today (19:11) Ghazipur Villagers Stage Sit-in, Halt Train Demanding Railway Station Status
Entry# 6226118   
  Past Edits
Oct 21 2024 (19:11)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Ghazipur City/GCT  
गाजीपुर: ‘माहपुर हाल्ट को स्टेशन बनाने की मांग’, गांववालों ने तीन घंटे तक रोकी ट्रेन, आमरण अनशन की दी चेतावनी

Residents of Mahpur, Ghazipur, protested demanding the reinstatement of their railway halt as a full-fledged station. They halted the Krishak Express train for three hours, demonstrating their dissatisfaction with the downgrade. The protest involved villagers attempting to jump in front of the moving train and a standoff after the train...
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honked. The Ambedkar Azad Party, along with the villagers, participated in the demonstration, highlighting the inconvenience faced by the 50,000 people relying on the station. The protest concluded after assurances from railway officials. However, the party leader threatened further action if their demands are not met.

Ghazipur ke Mahpur halt ko phir se railway station ka darja dilane ke liye, logon ne protest kiya. Unhone Krishak Express ko 3 ghante tak rok ke rakha aur train ke aage koodne ki koshish bhi ki. Ambedkar Azad Party ke log bhi protest me shamil the aur unhone...
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kaha ki isse 50,000 log pareshan hain. Railway officials ne assurance diya aur protest khatam ho gaya, lekin party leader ne kaha ki agar unki maang nahi puri hui toh woh dobara protest karenge.
Oct 09 (20:31) Vande Bharat Express Special Trains to Operate Between Lucknow and Chhapra During Festive Season
Entry# 6214499   
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Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Sultanpur Junction/SLN added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Suraimanpur/SIP added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Train Tag: Lucknow - Chhapra Special Fare Vande Bharat Festival Special/02270 added by Srijankumar/2255591

Oct 09 2024 (20:31)
Train Tag: Chhapra - Lucknow Special Fare Vande Bharat Festival Special/02269 added by Srijankumar/2255591
छपरा,बलिया और गाजीपुर को मिली वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस, रेलवे ने जारी किया पूरा शेड्यूल

To manage the expected surge in passengers during the upcoming festive season, the Indian Railways will be operating a special Vande Bharat Express train pair between Lucknow and Chhapra, via Varanasi, Suraimanpur, Ballia, and Ghazipur City. This will help in reducing overcrowding on the route. The reserved Vande Bharat Express...
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special trains will operate for 13 trips from October 25th to November 8th, 2024, departing from both Lucknow and Chhapra.

Aapne aane wala festive season mein passengers ki badhti crowd ko manage karne ke liye, Indian Railways Lucknow aur Chhapra ke beech ek special Vande Bharat Express train pair operate karega. Ye train Varanasi, Suraimanpur, Ballia aur Ghazipur City se hoke chalegi, jisse route par crowd kam hone mein madad milegi....
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Reserved Vande Bharat Express special trains 25 October se 8 November 2024 tak 13 trips ke liye Lucknow aur Chhapra se operate honge.
Oct 03 (22:35) Cleanliness Fortnight Launched in Varanasi, 'Clean Station Day' Celebrated at Multiple Stations
Entry# 6208652   
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Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Azamgarh/AMH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Mau Junction/MAU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्वच्छ स्टेशन दिवस मना, निकाली रैली

A cleanliness fortnight was launched in Varanasi on the birth anniversaries of Gandhi and Shastri. On Thursday, 'Clean Station Day' was celebrated at Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh, and other stations under the North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division). The event included a cleanup drive, rallies to raise awareness,...
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and distribution of cotton bags to encourage plastic-free stations. Feedback was also sought from passengers.

Varanasi mein Gandhi aur Shastri ji ke janm din se ek safai pakhwara start hua. Guruvaar ko Banaras, Varanasi City, Mau, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Azamgarh aur North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division) ke dusre stations pe 'Clean Station Day' manaya gaya. Isme shramdaan hua aur rallies nikalke yaatriyon ko jagruk kiya gaya....
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Cotton ke jholon ka vitran karte hue station campus ko plastic mukt banane ki appeal ki gayi. Yaatriyon se feedback bhi liya gaya.
Sep 25 (18:29) Brutal Murderer of RPF Personnel Killed in Encounter: Jahid Alias Sonu's History of Violence and Crime
Entry# 6201195   
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This is a new feature showing past edits to this News Post.
Stations:  Danapur/DNR  
आरपीएफ जवानों के साथ क्रूरता की हदें पार कर देता था जाहिद, कसाई से बन गया था शराब तस्कर

The main accused in the murder of two RPF personnel, Jahid alias Sonu, was killed in an encounter. Jahid was known for his brutality and was the prime suspect in the killing of the two RPF personnel on August 20th. He brutally assaulted RPF jawan Javed Khan, who had been rendered...
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unconscious, with a belt. Jahid had been accused of robbery, assault, and liquor smuggling in various police stations across Bihar and had a reward of Rs. 1 Lakh on his head. He had been imprisoned in the past for assault and for smuggling liquor in 2020.

RPF jawanon ki hatya mein shamil mukhya aaropee Jahid alias Sonu ka encounter ho gaya hai. Jahid kaafi krrur tha aur 20 August ki raat usne dono RPF jawanon ko bohot maara tha. Javed Khan, jo unconscious ho gaye the, unhe belt se maar raha tha. Jahid ke khilaf Bihar mein...
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kai thanon mein maar-peet, lootpaat aur sharab taskari ke cases darj hain. Uske sir pe ek lakh rupees ka inaam tha.
Sep 19 (19:16) Man Arrested for Placing Wooden Log on Railway Tracks in Gazipore
Entry# 6194809   
  Past Edits
Sep 19 2024 (19:16)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Ghazipur City/GCT  
UP: गाजीपुर में रेल ट्रैक पर लकड़ी का बोटा रखने वाला गिरफ्तार, बोला- सिरहाने रखकर सोता था, हटाना भूल गया था

A man was arrested by the police, assisted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP), for placing a wooden log on the railway tracks under the Jamania railway bridge in Gazipore. A chillum (smoking pipe) was also recovered from him.

Gazipore ke Jamania railway bridge ke niche railway track pe lakadi ka bota rakhne wala aaropee ko police ne RPF aur GRP ki madad se Jamania Rajagunj railway bridge ke niche se giraftar kar liya. Is maamle mein lakadi ka bota ke saath chillum bhi bरामद की गई है।
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