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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
BSB/Varanasi Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 223
Number of Originating Trains: 30
Number of Terminating Trains: 30
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BCY/Varanasi City 3 km     BSBS/Banaras 4 km     KEI/Kashi 5 km     LOT/Lohta 6 km     SOP/Shivpur 6 km     BHLP/Bhulanpur 6 km     SRNT/Sarnath 10 km     HDT/Hardattpur 11 km     VYN/Vyasnagar 11 km     BRPT/Birapatti 12 km    
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Today (22:52) Indian Railways Announces 5-Minute Halt for 10 Train Pairs at Maihar Station During Navratri
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Sep 19 2024 (22:55)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 19 2024 (22:52)
Station Tag: Maihar/MYR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB   Maihar/MYR  
नवरात्र में मैहर में रुकेंगी 10 जोड़ी ट्रेनें

During Navratri, from October 3rd to 17th, the Indian Railways has announced a 5-minute halt at Maihar station for 10 pairs of trains. These include trains like LTT-Gorakhpur, LTT-Chhapra, MGR Central Chennai-Chhapra, Valsad-Muzaffarpur, LTT-Raxul Antyodaya, Durg-Nautanwa, Pune-Gorakhpur, LTT-Ayodhya Cantt, LTT-Ranchi, and Surat-Chhapra Express (both up and down).

Navratri ke maamle mein, October 3rd se 17th tak, Indian Railways ne 10 pairs of trains ko Maihar station pe 5 minutes ka halt announce kiya hai. Ismein LTT-Gorakhpur, LTT-Chhapra, MGR Central Chennai-Chhapra, Valsad-Muzaffarpur, LTT-Raxul Antyodaya, Durg-Nautanwa, Pune-Gorakhpur, LTT-Ayodhya Cantt, LTT-Ranchi, aur Surat-Chhapra Express (up and down) bhi include hai.
Today (22:51) Special Trains Between Howrah and Haridwar via Varanasi During Navratri
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Sep 19 2024 (22:51)
Train Tag: Balamau - Delhi Exam Special/04311 removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Sep 19 2024 (22:51)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
कैंट से गुजरेगी पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन

Special trains will operate between Howrah and Haridwar via Varanasi during Navratri. Train No. 04312 will depart from Haridwar at 12:30 PM every Thursday from October 10 to 14 and will arrive at Cantt station in Varanasi at 5:10 AM the next day. Train No. 04311 will run from Howrah at...
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7:00 PM every Friday from October 11 to 15, arriving at Cantt station in Varanasi at 7:00 AM the next day.

Navratri ke mauke pe, Howrah se Haridwar tak Varanasi se hoke special trains chalayenge. Train No. 04312, 10th se 14th November tak har Thursday ko Haridwar se 12:30 PM pe chalegi aur agle din 5:10 AM pe Cantt station pe pahunchegi. Train No. 04311, 11th se 15th November tak har Friday...
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ko Howrah se 7:00 PM pe chalegi aur agle din 7:00 AM pe Cantt station pe pahunchegi.
Yesterday (23:08) New 20-Coach Vande Bharat Express Trains Launch on New Delhi-Varanasi Route
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Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by moderator^~/12
New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express: India’s first 20-coach semi-high speed train begins commercial run – Check schedule, route, fare and more

Two new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express trains, numbered 22436/22435 and 22415/22416, have begun commercial service on the New Delhi-Varanasi route, replacing the older versions. These trains can accommodate 1,440 passengers, reducing waitlists. They cover the 771 km distance in approximately 8 hours, making them the fastest on this route. The trains...
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stop at Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central, offering AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car seating options. The AC Chair Car fare from Varanasi to New Delhi is Rs 1,795, while the Executive Chair Car fare is Rs 3,320.

Do new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express trains, train numbers 22436/22435 aur 22415/22416, New Delhi se Varanasi route pe commercial service start kar diya hai. Ye trains 1,440 passengers ko adjust kar sakte hai, waitlist ko kam karke. Ye trains 771 km ka safar 8 hours mein complete karte hai, is route...
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pe yeh sabse fast trains hai. Ye trains Prayagraj Junction aur Kanpur Central pe rukte hai, AC Chair Car aur Executive Chair Car seating options ke saath. Varanasi se New Delhi tak AC Chair Car ka fare Rs 1,795 hai, aur Executive Chair Car ka fare Rs 3,320 hai.
Yesterday (11:44) Vande Bharat Express Between Varanasi and Deoghar Faces Low Passenger Turnout
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Sep 18 2024 (11:44)
Station Tag: Deoghar Junction/DGHR added by Track_diaries^~/2086033
Vande Bharat Train: वाराणसी-गया के बीच देवघर वंदे भारत आधी खाली, वापसी में वेटिंग... जानें कितना है किराया

The Vande Bharat express train running between Kashi (Varanasi) and Deoghar's Baidyanath Dham has seen low passenger turnout. While the train runs half empty on the Varanasi-Gaya route, it's fully booked on the return journey. On Thursday, all seats were filled and a waiting list formed for the 22499 Vande...
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Bharat Express running from Gaya to Cantt Varanasi.

Kashi (Varanasi) aur Deoghar ke Baidyanath Dham ke beech chalne wali Vande Bharat train mein passengers ka kam interest dekhne ko mil raha hai. Varanasi-Gaya route pe aadhi train khali ja rahi hai. Wahan, वापसी में सीटें full हैं। Guruvaar ko Gaya station se Cantt Varanasi aane wali 22499 Vande...
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Bharat mein seats waiting list pe aa gayi hain.
Sep 17 (22:22) Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Upgraded to 20 Coaches
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Sep 17 2024 (22:22)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
20 कोच वाली दूसरी ‘वंदेभारत का परिचालन शुरू

The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (train number 22435-36) has been upgraded to a 20-coach train, making it the second semi-high-speed train in India with this configuration. The train's regular operations commenced on Tuesday, with it arriving at New Delhi's Cantonment station at 2 pm and departing at 3 pm. The...
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addition of four coaches increases its capacity by 312 passengers.

Varanasi se New Delhi jaane wali purani Vande Bharat Express (gaadi sankhya-22435-36) ab 20 coach wali ho gayi hai. Ye desh ki dusri semi high-speed train hai, jisme 20 coach hain. Mangalvaar se is gaadi ka niyamit parichalan shuru ho gaya. Nayi Delhi se ye gaadi dopahar 2 baje...
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Cant station ke platform number ek par pahuchi. Tay samay dopahar baad teen baje ye train Nai Delhi rawana hui. Train mein char coach badhne se 312 atirikt yaatri safar kar sakenge.
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IR should give the third 20 car rake to SVDK VB before the upcoming Navratras .. NGP-SC doesn’t require it !
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I think before BSB VBs , SVDK VBSs deserved 20 coach configuration. Just check the tomorrow’s VB availability on both the routes … there is more than 800 seats available in 22415 … while both katra VBs will go in WL !!!
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