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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
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Number of Halting Trains: 235
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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NR should introduce a bi weekly train between
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16 coach Rake is needed only for this train ICF rake

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SLRD - 2 coaches
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Ac Three teir - B1 - B2

Route via Chandigarh - Ambala Cantt - saharanpur - Roorkee - Moradabad - Bareilly - Lucknow Jn - Sultanpur - Varanasi

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Sub: - Permanent diversion of trains to avoid reversal at Varanasi (BSB).
Ref: -
1. CPTM/NER COIS message no. T/568/36/3/Gorakhpur, dated-08.08.2024.
2. Railway Board COIS message no 2022/CHG/16/NER/22-PART(11) dated 11.07.2024.

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It is notified for the information of all concerned that 04 pairs of trains will be permanently diverted to avoid reversal at Varanasi (BSB) per details mentioned below :-

1. Diversion of train no.11081/11082 LTT-GKP-LTT express via BSB-JNU-ARJ instead of BSB-BCY-ARJ. /blog/post/6183301
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