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Shabdbhedi Express: गति इसकी शब्दों को भेदती है, पूरब को पूर्वांचल से जोड़ती है - Dr. Abhishek Rai

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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.
Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 207
Number of Originating Trains: 26
Number of Terminating Trains: 26

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
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Today (12:27) Northeast Railway Cancels 22 Trains Due to Winter Fog
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Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Jaunpur Junction/JNU added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Ayodhya Dham Junction/AY added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Mankapur Junction/MUR added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Basti/BST added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Anand Nagar Junction/ANDN added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Balrampur/BLP added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)/GTNR added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Anand Vihar Terminal/ANVT added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Lucknow Junction NER/LJN added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Badshahnagar/BNZ added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Gonda Junction/GD added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Ehtram Husain~/206964

Dec 02 2024 (12:28)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by Ehtram Husain~/206964
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ये ट्रेनें 1 दिसंबर से 2 मार्च तक रहेंगी रद्द, कोहरे के चलते रेलवे का फैसला, देख लें पूरी लिस्‍ट

Due to expected winter fog, Northeast Railway has canceled 22 trains between December 1st and February 28th, 2024. Several other trains will also have reduced frequency. Affected trains include those running between Lucknow-Anand Vihar Terminal, Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal, and Lalkuan-Anand Vihar Terminal, among others. Passengers can find detailed information...
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through the railway inquiry number 139 or online booking services. A complete list of canceled trains and their respective cancellation periods is provided separately.

Winter mein fog ke karan, Northeast Railway ne 1 December se 28 February tak 22 trains cancel kar di hain. Kuch trains ke fer bhi kam kiye gaye hain. Radd trains mein Lucknow-Anand Vihar Terminal, Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal, aur Lalkuan-Anand Vihar Terminal shamil hain. Passengers 139 number ya online...
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booking services se jaankari praapt kar sakte hain. Cancel hui trains ki poori list aur unke cancellation dates alag se di gayi hai.
Today (07:06) Vande Bharat Metro to Revolutionize Uttar Pradesh Transportation
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Vande Bharat Metro Revolutionizes UP Travel with 5 New Routes

Uttar Pradesh's transportation system is set to undergo a significant transformation with the launch of the Vande Bharat Metro train service connecting Kanpur and Lucknow. Scheduled to commence operations within the next three months, this high-speed metro system promises to revolutionize regional transport, reducing travel times and enhancing passenger comfort....
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With an estimated investment of ₹480 crore, this initiative marks the first phase of a larger Vande Bharat Metro network that will eventually connect five major cities in the state. The Lucknow-Kanpur route (77 km) will be covered in 45 minutes. Future expansion plans include connecting Lucknow to Prayagraj (115 mins), Varanasi (225 mins), Ayodhya (90 mins), and Gorakhpur (210 mins). Ticket prices are expected to range from ₹500 to ₹1000, depending on the destination. The project includes infrastructure upgrades such as modernized stations and high-tech signaling systems.

Uttar Pradesh mein Kanpur aur Lucknow ke beech Vande Bharat Metro train ki shuruat se logon ke travel karne ka tarika badalne wala hai. Aane wale teen mahino mein operational hone wali yeh high-speed metro system, area ke transport mein kranti laayegi, travel time kam karegi aur passengers ka comfort...
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badhayegi. Lagbhag ₹480 crore ke investment ke saath, yeh pehli phase hai ek bade Vande Bharat Metro network ka, jo jaldi hi state ke paanch major rail corridors ko service karega. Lucknow se Kanpur ki 77 km ki journey sirf 45 minutes mein hogi. Future expansion mein Lucknow ko Prayagraj (115 mins), Varanasi (225 mins), Ayodhya (90 mins), aur Gorakhpur (210 mins) se connect karna shamil hai. Ticket prices ₹500 se ₹1000 tak honge, destination pe depend karega. Project mein infrastructure upgrades jaise modernized stations aur high-tech signaling systems bhi shamil hain.
Nov 30 (19:27) Faster Trains, Kumbh Preparations, and Power Upgrades in Uttar Pradesh
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Nov 30 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Nov 30 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Nov 30 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Jhusi/JI added by Exynos9611~/2099623
वाराणसी से प्रयागराज के झूंसी तक सफर होगा और आसान, अब 130 किलोमीटर प्रति घंटा की रफ्तार से दौड़ेंगी ट्रेन

High-speed trains will now run between Prayagraj and Varanasi at 130 km/h, reducing travel time due to the addition of a second rail line between Varanasi and Jhūnsī. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may inaugurate this line on December 13th, potentially reducing travel time to just two hours. The railway...
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line's doubling and electrification between Varanasi and Jhūnsī is complete. Other news includes upgrades to the ICC center for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, focusing on disaster management and railway station monitoring; a new substation providing uninterrupted power to over 125,000 people in an unspecified UP city at a cost exceeding 10 crore INR; and a draft plan by the Sanatan Board for the Maha Kumbh, to be approved at a Dharma Sansad.

Prayagraj aur Varanasi ke beech ab trains 130 kilometer prati ghante ki raftar se daudenge. Varanasi se Jhunsī tak doosri rail line judne se yatra ka samay kam ho jaayega. Pradhanmantri Narendra Modi 13 December ko is line ka udghaṭan kar sakte hain. Isse Prayagraj se Varanasi ki yatra sirf do...
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ghante mein puri ho sakegi. Is rail marg ka Banaras se Jhunsī tak doharikaran aur vidyutikaran ho gaya hai. Maha Kumbh 2025 ke liye ICC center upgrade ho raha hai, disaster management aur railway station monitoring pe focus hai. UP ke ek city mein 1.25 lakh logo ko nirbaadh bijli, 10 crore se zyada ki lagat se taiyar hua upkendra. Sanatan Board ka Maha Kumbh 2025 ke liye draft plan, Dharma Sansad mein pass hoga.
Nov 30 (18:48) Massive Fire Destroys Over 200 Motorcycles at Varanasi Cantt Railway Station
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Nov 30 2024 (18:48)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
200 बाइकें जलकर खाक, वाराणसी रेलवे स्‍टेशन के दो पहिया वाहन स्‍टैंड में लगी आग

A fire broke out in the two-wheeler parking stand at Varanasi Cantt railway station around 1:30 AM, resulting in the complete destruction of over 200 motorcycles. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit. GRP, RPF personnel, and half a dozen fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene...
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and managed to control the fire after considerable effort. The fire's proximity to the passenger shelter, ticket office, GRP station, RPF building, and platform 1 raised concerns, but the fire was contained before it could spread further. The estimated value of the destroyed motorcycles is in the crores.

Varanasi Cantt railway station ke do pehiya wahan stand mein raat ke 1:30 baje ke aas-paas achanak aag lag gayi. Ismein 200 se zyada bikes jal kar khaak ho gayi. Short circuit ke karan aag lagi hone ki shanka hai. GRP, RPF aur aadha darjan fire brigade ki gadiyan...
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mauke par pahunchi aur bahut mushkil se aag par kaabu paya gaya. Aag passenger shelter, ticket office, GRP station, RPF building aur platform 1 ke paas thi, lekin time pe kaabu hone ki wajah se zyada nuksan nahi hua. Jali hui bikes ki kimat karodon mein hai.
Nov 30 (07:52) Fire at Varanasi Cantt Station Destroys 199 Motorcycles
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Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
UP News: वाराणसी कैंट स्टेशन पर रेलकर्मियों की दो सौ बाइक बनी आग का शोला, मची खलबली

A fire broke out in the employee parking lot at Varanasi Cantt station late at night due to a short circuit. 199 motorcycles belonging to railway employees were destroyed. Parts of a nearby Childline office were also affected. The RPF and GRP, with the help of the fire brigade,...
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managed to save some vehicles.

Varanasi Cantt station ke employee parking mein late night short circuit ki wajah se bada aag lag gaya. 199 railway employees ki bikes jal kar khatam hogayi. Paas mein Childline office ka kuch hissa bhi aag mein aa gaya. RPF aur GRP team, fire brigade ki help se, kuch...
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vehicles ko bachane mein successful rahe.
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