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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
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Nov 08 (19:05) Near-Collision Averted at Varanasi Cantt Railway Station: Loco Pilot's Alertness Saves the Day
Entry# 6260893   
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Nov 08 2024 (19:05)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623
बड़ा हादसा टला: वाराणसी कैंट रेलवे स्टेशन पर टकराने से बची दो ट्रेनें, चेन पुलिंग से हुई गफलत

A major accident was averted at Varanasi Cantt Railway Station on Thursday morning. Two trains narrowly escaped colliding due to the quick thinking and alertness of the loco pilot. An inquiry committee has been formed by the ADRM to investigate the incident. The incident occurred at 8:15 AM on Thursday when...
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train number 125...

Varanasi Cantt Railway Station pe ek bada haadsa bach gaya. Loco pilot ki tatparta aur sujhboojh ke chalte, do trains aapas mein takrane se bach gayi. Is maamle mein ADRM ne jaanch committee gathit kar di hai. Ghatna Thursday subah 8:15 baje hui jab train number 125...
Nov 07 (22:54) NDRF Conducts Disaster Management Training at Varanasi Cantt Station
Entry# 6259455   
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Nov 07 2024 (22:54)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Nov 07 2024 (22:54)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रेलकर्मियों ने सीखा आपदा प्रबंधन

On Thursday, NDRF personnel provided disaster management training to employees working in the power cabin at Varanasi Cantt station. The training covered handling emergency situations, fire fighting, and first aid. This training was conducted by the Civil Defence and NDRF teams, and officials and employees from various departments of the Lucknow...
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Division were present.

Varanasi Cantt station ke power cabin mein kaam karne wale employees ko NDRF team ne disaster management ka training diya. Ye training Thursday ko hua aur isme emergency situations mein kaise kaam karein, fire fighting aur first aid ke baare mein bataya gaya. Civil Defence aur NDRF team ne ye training...
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diya aur Lucknow Division ke officials aur employees bhi present the.
Nov 07 (19:19) Major Train Accident Averted in Varanasi: Ayodhya Dham Express Narrowly Avoids Collision with Senani Express
Entry# 6259134   
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Nov 07 2024 (19:19)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
वाराणसी में होते-होते बचा बड़ा ट्रेन हादसा, सेनानी एक्सप्रेस से टकराने वाली थी अयोध्या धाम स्पेशल

A major train accident was narrowly averted in Varanasi on the day of Chhath Puja. The Ayodhya Dham Express, heading towards Ayodhya, was about to collide with the Senani Express at the Varanasi Cantt station yard. The alert loco pilot of the Ayodhya Dham Express noticed the Senani Express on the...
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same track and managed to stop his train just in time, preventing a collision. The Ayodhya Dham Express was about 50 meters away from the Senani Express when it stopped. Following the incident, the railway authorities have formed a committee to investigate the cause of the near-collision. The committee will submit its report and appropriate action will be taken against the responsible individuals.

Varanasi mein Chhath Puja ke din ek bada train accident hone se bach gaya. Ayodhya Dham Express, Ayodhya jaa rahi thi, Varanasi Cantt station yard mein Senani Express se takraane wali thi. Ayodhya Dham Express ke alert loco pilot ne Senani Express ko apni hi line par dekha aur apni train...
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ko time pe rok diya, jisse accident hone se bach gaya. Ayodhya Dham Express Senani Express se 50 meters dur thi jab yeh ruk gayi. Is incident ke baad, railway authorities ne ek committee bana di hai jiska kaam is near-collision ka investigation karna hai. Committee apni report submit karegi aur doshiyon ke khilaf action liya jaayega.
Nov 07 (18:55) Major Train Accident Averted in Varanasi During Chhath Puja
Entry# 6259030   
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Nov 07 2024 (18:55)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
वाराणसी में बड़ा ट्रेन हादसा टला, स्वतंत्रता सेनानी से टकराने से बची अयोध्या धाम स्पेशल

A major train accident was averted in Varanasi on the occasion of Chhath Puja due to the alertness of the loco pilot. The Bilaspur Ayodhya Dham Special narrowly escaped collision with the Swatantrata Senani Express. The incident occurred near the Banaras end of the Varanasi Cantt station yard. The loco pilot...
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of the Bilaspur-Ayodhya Dham Special noticed the Swatantrata Senani Express stationary on his own line and immediately applied brakes. The special train stopped just 50 meters away from the Swatantrata Senani Express. The incident was reported to the authorities, who immediately formed a team to investigate the matter. The team is expected to submit a report soon, after which action will be taken against the responsible party. A similar incident had occurred earlier when the Swatantrata Senani Express, en route from New Delhi to Jaynagar, stopped on the falling mark due to chain pulling in the yard of Varanasi Junction. The Bilaspur-Ayodhya Dham Special departed from platform number three. However, the driver noticed the Swatantrata Senani Express on the same line ahead and applied brakes, stopping the train just 50 meters away from the other train. After the incident, the authorities and staff reached the spot, and both trains were dispatched after necessary procedures. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.

Varanasi mein Chhath Puja ke din ek bada train haadsa bach gaya hai. Loco pilot ki sujhboojh se do trains ki takkar bal-bal bach gai hai. Bilaspur Ayodhya Dham Special, Swatantrata Senani Express se takrane se bach gayi hai. Ye ghatna Varanasi Cantt station yard ke Banaras chor ke pass hui...
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hai. Bilaspur-Ayodhya Dham Special chalane wala loco pilot (driver) ne apni hi line par Swatantrata Senani Express ko khari dekha aur turant apni gaadi ko rok liya. Jiska aage ka hissa usi line par aage aa raha tha. Special train Swatantrata Senani Express se sirf 50 meter dur ruk gayi. Iski jaankari authorities ko di gayi, jinhone ek team banayi hai taaki is matter ki jaanch ki ja sake. Team jaldi hi report degi aur uske baad doshi ke khilaf action liya jaayega. Iske pehle bhi aisi hi ghatna hui thi jab New Delhi se Jaynagar jaane wali Swatantrata Senani Express, Varanasi Junction ke yard mein chain pulling ki wajah se falling mark par ruk gayi thi. Bilaspur-Ayodhya Dham Special platform number three se chali thi. Lekin driver ne apni hi line par aage Swatantrata Senani Express ko dekha aur turant brakes laga diye, jis wajah se train dusri train se sirf 50 meter dur ruk gayi. Is ghatna ke baad, authorities aur staff maidan par pahunche aur dono trains ko jaruri procedure ke baad dispatch kiya gaya. Is matter ki jaanch ka order bhi de diya gaya hai.
Nov 04 (23:09) Winter Fog Disrupts Train Operations in Varanasi
Entry# 6253929   
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Nov 04 2024 (23:09)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi Junction/BSB  
स्पेशल ट्रेनें आठ घंटे तक लेट, यात्री परेशान

Due to the onset of winter fog in Varanasi, several trains passing through Cantt Station were delayed on Monday. The Katihar-Amritsar Special was delayed by a significant eight hours, while the Chandigarh-Katihar Special faced a seven-hour delay. Other trains, including the Udhana-Chhapra Special, Danapur-Anand Vihar Jansadharan, Doon Express, and Harihar Express,...
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were also delayed by varying durations, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Varanasi mein gulabi thand shuru hone se subah aur shaam dhuand ka asar trains ke chalane pe dikhne laga hai. Cantt Station se guzarne wali trains Monday ko ghanto late raheen. Inme Katihar-Amritsar Special sabse zyada aath ghanta late pohnchi. Chandigarh-Katihar Special saat ghanta, Udhana-Chhapra Special sadhe chhe ghanta, Danapur-Anand Vihar...
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Jansadharan chaar ghanta, Doon Express teen ghanta aur Harihar Express sava do ghanta sahit ek darjan trains ghanto late thi. Isse yaatriyon ko dikkat ka samna karna pada.
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