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BCY/Varanasi City (5 PFs)
Local Name: City
वाराणसी सिटी
وارانسی سیٹی

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (19:26) by Yassshh~
Varanasi Junction (BCY) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located in the Alipura neighborhood and serves as a vital transportation hub for the city. The station boasts 5 platforms, providing connections to various destinations across India. It also features amenities such as waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the most sacred Hindu temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: A Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama and his consort Sita, known for its beautiful architecture.
Durga Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga.
Bharat Mata Mandir: A unique temple dedicated to Mother India, showcasing maps and murals depicting Indian history and culture.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delicious street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian North Indian dishes.
The Lassi Shop: Known for its creamy and flavorful lassi.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sagar Ratna: Serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Station Address

Alipura, Varanasi,Pin;221001
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 76 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: 26
Number of Originating Trains: 14
Number of Terminating Trains: 15
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Aug 30 (06:57) Indian Railways Makes Trolley Bags Mandatory for Train Managers in Gorakhpur
Entry# 6172896   
  Past Edits
Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Izzatnagar/IZN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 30 2024 (06:57)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
गोरखपुर के ट्रेन मैनेजरों का लाइन बाक्स बंद, दिया गया बैग

The Indian Railways has mandated trolley bags for train managers, replacing their traditional line boxes. This initiative, already in place in Varanasi and Izzatnagar divisions, is now being implemented in Gorakhpur. Previously, the railway administration had suspended the distribution of trolley bags due to resistance from running staff, but has now...
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resumed it. The use of trolley bags eliminates the need for porters and ensures uniformity with the existing practice for loco pilots.

Indian Railways ne train managers ke liye line box ki jagah trolley bag mandatory kar diya hai. Yeh initiative Varanasi aur Izzatnagar division mein pehle se hi chal raha tha, aur ab Gorakhpur mein bhi implement ho raha hai. Pehle, railway administration ne running staff ke resistance ke wajah se trolley...
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bags ka distribution band kar diya tha, lekin ab yeh wapas start kar diya gaya hai. Trolley bags ka use porters ki zarurat ko khatam karta hai aur loco pilots ke existing practice ke saath uniformity ensure karta hai.
Aug 22 (22:46) Train Rescheduling in Varanasi Due to Police Recruitment Exam
Entry# 6165466   
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Aug 22 2024 (22:46)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (22:46)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
छह ट्रेनें रीशेड्यूल कर चलाई जाएंगी

Due to police recruitment exams, the North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Division) has rescheduled six trains. The Bundelkhand Express, Marudhar Express, Krishak Express, and other trains have had their timings changed. The changes affect departures from Varanasi and Varanasi City stations on various dates in August.

Police bharti pariksha ki wajah se, North Eastern Railway (Varanasi Mandal) ne chhe train ko reschedule kiya hai. Bundelkhand Express, Marudhar Express, Krishak Express, aur dusre train ke timings mein badlav kiya gaya hai. August maah ke alag-alag dino mein, Varanasi aur Varanasi City station se nikalne wali trainon ke timings...
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badal diye gaye hain.
Aug 22 (12:54) Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Police Exam Candidates
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Entry# 6164941   
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Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Azamgarh/AMH added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Prayagraj Rambag - Ballia Exam Special/05182 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Ballia - Prayagraj Rambag Exam Special/05181 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Azamgarh Exam Special/05176 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Azamgarh - Varanasi City Exam Special/05175 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Gorakhpur Exam Special/05130 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Gorakhpur - Varanasi City Exam Special/05129 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Varanasi City - Azamgarh Exam Special/05178 added by Omkar~/1770333

Aug 22 2024 (12:54)
Train Tag: Azamgarh - Varanasi City Exam Special/05177 added by Omkar~/1770333
Posted by: Omkar~ 12 news posts
Special Train : बनारस, कैंट, सिटी और सारनाथ से गुजरेगी पुलिस परीक्षा स्पेशल ट्रेनें, अभ्यर्थी देख लें अपना रूट

The Indian Railways has announced special trains for police exam candidates. These trains will operate on routes like Gorakhpur-Varanasi City, Azamgarh-Varanasi City, Banaras-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Ballia, and others from 22-25 and 30-31 August. The trains will pass through Cantt, Banaras, Varanasi City, and Sarnath. Train number 05177 Azamgarh-Varanasi City Special Train will depart...
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from Azamgarh at 2:30 PM and reach Varanasi City at 6:30 PM after passing through Muhammadabad, Mau, Aundhihar, and Sarnath. The return journey, Train number 05178 Varanasi City-Azamgarh Special Train, will depart from Varanasi City at 7 PM and reach Azamgarh at 9:45 PM.

Police exam ke liye, Railway ne special trains ka notification nikala hai. Gorakhpur-Varanasi City, Azamgarh-Varanasi City, Banaras-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Ballia, aur aur bhi routes pe, yeh special trains 22-25 aur 30-31 August ko chalengi. Yeh trains Cantt, Banaras, Varanasi City aur Sarnath se hoke guzarengi. Train number 05177 Azamgarh-Varanasi City Special Train Azamgarh...
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se dopahar 2.30 PM pe khulegi, aur Muhammadabad, Mau, Aundhihar, Sarnath se hoke, sham 6.30 PM pe Varanasi City pahunchengi. Return journey me, 05178 Varanasi City-Azamgarh Special Train, Varanasi City se sham 7 PM pe khulegi aur raat 9.45 PM pe Azamgarh pahunchengi.
Aug 18 (07:57) Sabarmati Express Derails Near Kanpur, Passengers Safe
Entry# 6161060   
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Aug 18 2024 (07:58)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 18 2024 (07:57)
Station Tag: Govindpuri (Kanpur)/GOY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 18 2024 (07:57)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 18 2024 (07:57)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
साबरमती एक्सप्रेस हादसा : अपनों का कुशलक्षेम जानने को चिंतित दिखे परिजन

On Friday, August 16, the Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) departed Varanasi City with over 1000 passengers. Early Saturday morning, the train derailed near Govindpuri, Kanpur, causing concern for the families of passengers who had boarded from Varanasi City and Varanasi Junction. Helpline numbers were provided at both stations (8887255804...
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for Varanasi City and 8303994411 for Varanasi Junction) to provide information and reassurance. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and passengers were transported to their destinations using alternative transportation. Passengers described feeling the train lurch and sway before it derailed, causing some passengers to fall from their seats. The derailment did not disrupt train service on the Kanpur-Jhansi route.

Shukravaar ko, August 16, Varanasi City se Sabarmati Express (train number 19168) 1000 se zyada passengers ke saath chalti hai. Saturday subah, train Kanpur ke Govindpuri ke paas derail ho gaya, jisse Varanasi City aur Varanasi Junction se chalne wale passengers ke family ke logon ko tension ho gayi. Dono stations...
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pe helpline numbers (Varanasi City ke liye 8887255804 aur Varanasi Junction ke liye 8303994411) diya gaya tha, jisse information aur assurance diya gaya. Thankfully, koi bhi casualty nahi hui aur passengers ko dusre transportation se unke destination tak pahunchaaya gaya. Passengers ne train ke achanak hilne aur jhukne ke baare mein bataya, jisse kuchh passengers apni seats se gir gaye. Derailment se Kanpur-Jhansi route ki train service mein koi problem nahi aayi.
Aug 13 (16:13) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra Scheme Expanded to 11 New Railway Stations
Entry# 6155873   
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Aug 13 2024 (16:20)
Station Tag: Thawe Junction/THE added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Kashipur Junction/KPV added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Deoria Sadar/DEOS added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Badshahnagar/BNZ added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Basti/BST added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Gonda Junction/GD added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Aishbagh Junction/ASH added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Bareilly City/BC added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Bareilly Junction/BE added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Kasganj Junction/KSJ added by Srijankumar/2255591

Aug 13 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Farrukhabad Junction/FBD added by Srijankumar/2255591
अब इन 11 रेलवे स्टेशनों पर खुलेंगे PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra, जानिए कहां-कहां उठा सकेंगे फायदा

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra scheme is being expanded to 11 new railway stations in the North Eastern Railway zone. These stations include Farrukhabad, Kasganj, Bareilly City, Aishbagh, Gonda, Basti, Badshahnagar, Deoria Sadar, Ballia, Chhapra, and Varanasi City. Construction of these centers is already underway.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra scheme ko North Eastern Railway zone ke 11 new railway stations pe start kiya ja raha hai. Ye stations hain: Farrukhabad, Kasganj, Bareilly City, Aishbagh, Gonda, Basti, Badshahnagar, Deoria Sadar, Ballia, Chhapra aur Varanasi City. In centers ka construction kaam chal raha hai.
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