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BSBS/Banaras (8 PFs)
Local Name: Manduadih
बनारस
बनारसः / بنارس

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jul 17 (18:17)
Banaras Junction (BSBS) is the main railway station in Varanasi, situated on the DLW Road (SH-74) in Manduadih. It is a bustling hub with 8 platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across India. Visitors can find numerous amenities like food stalls, shops, ATMs, and waiting rooms.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a significant pilgrimage site.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its miraculous powers.
Durga Temple: A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, a powerful deity in Hinduism.
Tulsi Manas Temple: A temple dedicated to Saint Tulsidas, the author of the epic Ramacharitamanas.
Bharat Mata Mandir: A unique temple that showcases a map of India made up of marble.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its chaat and street food, a must-try for every visitor.
Annapurna: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Shyam Sweets: A renowned sweet shop with delicious and fresh sweets and snacks.
Theobroma: A popular bakery and cafe serving a variety of breads, pastries, and beverages.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain of sweet shops offering a variety of snacks and sweets.

Station Address

DLW Road (SH-74), Manduadih, District Varanasi - 221 103
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
BSBS/Banaras is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 30
Number of Originating Trains: 28
Number of Terminating Trains: 27
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Rating: 4.8/5 (41 votes)
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Today (11:10) New Vande Bharat Train to Connect Agra and Varanasi Around Diwali
New/Special Trains
NCR/North Central
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Sep 09 2024 (11:10)
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Sep 09 2024 (11:10)
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आठ कोच की होगी आगरा वंदे भारत

A new Vande Bharat train with eight coaches is scheduled to launch between Agra and Varanasi around Diwali. The train will feature modern amenities, including air purification, passenger information systems, rear-view cameras, and a comfortable, airplane-like experience. The train's coaches will be equipped with rail protection systems, and the color scheme...
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is expected to be saffron. The train's maintenance will be managed from Agra Cantt.

Diwali ke aas-paas Agra se Varanasi ke beech ek nayi Vande Bharat train start hone wali hai, jismein aath coach honge. Train mein har coach mein air purification, passenger information system, rear-view cameras, and airplane-like comfort hoga. Train ke coach mein rail protection system bhi hoga aur uske rang saffron hone...
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ki ummeed hai. Train ka maintenance Agra Cantt se kiya jaayega.
Yesterday (19:34) New Vande Bharat Express Train to Connect Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Agra
New/Special Trains
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568580   
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Sep 09 2024 (07:47)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Sep 09 2024 (07:47)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 09 2024 (07:47)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 09 2024 (07:47)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Railway News : आठ कोच की होगी बनारस से आगरा जाने वाली वंदे भारत, केसरिया हो सकता है रंग

A new Vande Bharat Express train is set to operate between Varanasi and Agra via Prayagraj. This train will have 8 coaches and feature KAVACH safety system along with modern amenities. The train may be painted in saffron color. Currently, there are three Vande Bharat trains operating from Prayagraj, two of...
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which run between Varanasi and New Delhi with 16 coaches, and one runs between Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur with 8 coaches. The upcoming Varanasi-Agra Vande Bharat will also have 8 coaches and might be the first Vande Bharat train to pass through Prayagraj with saffron color. A proposed timetable has been released, but the launch date is yet to be announced. The train will have a capacity of 600 seats.

Varanasi se Prayagraj hokar Agra Cantt jaane wali Vande Bharat mein kul aath coach honge. Ye train Kavach aur aatyadhunik suvidhao se laas rahegi. Agra Vande Bharat train bhagwa rang ki ho sakti hai. Prayagraj se vartamaan mein teen Vande Bharat train ka sanchaln ho raha hai. Ismein se do ka...
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sanchaln Varanasi se Nai Delhi aur ek ka Prayagraj se Lucknow ke raste Gorakhpur ke liye ho raha hai. Delhi jaane wali Vande Bharat 16 coach ki hai jabki Gorakhpur Vande Bharat mein aath coach hi hain. Ab Agra ke liye shuru hone ja rahi Vande Bharat bhi aath coach ki hogi. Ye Prayagraj se guzarne wali pehli aisi Vande Bharat train ho sakti hai, jiska rang bhagwa hoga. Railway dwara pichhle dino hi Banaras-Agra Vande Bharat ki prastavit samay sarani jaari kar di gayi hai. Halanki abhi ise chalaane ki tithi ka elan nahin hua hai. Philahil ye train 600 seater hogi.
Sep 07 (17:42) Two New Vande Bharat Express Trains to Connect Varanasi and Agra via Prayagraj
New/Special Trains
NCR/North Central
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Sep 07 2024 (17:42)
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Sep 07 2024 (17:42)
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Sep 07 2024 (17:42)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (17:42)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Vande Bharat Express: UP को मिला दो नई वंदे भारत का तोहफा, वाराणसी से आगरा का सफर कुछ घंटों में होगा पूरा

Two new Vande Bharat Express trains will be launched between Varanasi and Agra via Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on September 15th, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off these trains. The trains will cover the journey in 7 hours, reducing travel time significantly. The trains will start from Agra Cantt...
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and stop at Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj Junction before reaching Varanasi. The trains will run 6 days a week, excluding Fridays. The trains will depart from Agra at 6:00 AM and reach Varanasi by 1:00 PM. From Varanasi, the trains will depart at 3:20 PM and reach Agra at 10:20 PM.

Uttar Pradesh mein Varanasi se Agra tak do nayi Vande Bharat trains launch honi hain, yeh Prayagraj se ho kar jaayengi. 15 September ko PM Modi inhe green flag dikhayenge. Trains 7 ghante mein safar pura karengi aur yaatriyon ka time bachayegi. Trains Agra Cantt se chali aur...
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Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central aur Prayagraj Junction par rukengi. Yeh trains 6 din, Friday ke alawa, chalengi. Agra se trains 6:00 AM par chalengin aur 1:00 PM par Varanasi pahunchengi. Varanasi se trains 3:20 PM par chalengin aur 10:20 PM par Agra pahunchengi.
Sep 06 (19:30) Vande Bharat Express Route Extended: Now Runs from Varanasi to Agra
New/Special Trains
NCR/North Central
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Varanasi News: वाराणसी से आगरा के बीच चलेगी वंदे भारत, रेलवे बोर्ड ने जारी की प्रस्तावित समय सारिणी

The Vande Bharat Express, initially planned to run between Prayagraj and Agra, will now operate from Varanasi. The train is expected to commence operations before Diwali. The Railway Board has released the proposed timetable for the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express. The train will cover the distance between Prayagraj and Agra in...
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5.25 hours, while it will take 7 hours to reach Varanasi from Agra. Earlier, it was decided that the Vande Bharat Express would operate between Agra and Prayagraj, but now its route has been extended to Varanasi. The Railway Board has released the proposed timetable for the train. The primary maintenance of the train will be done at Agra Cantt. The train will operate six days a week, except for Friday.

Prayagraj se Agra ke beech chalne wali Vande Bharat Express ab Varanasi se chlegi. Diwali se pehle is train ke shuru hone ki sambhavna hai. Railway Board ne Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express ki proposed timetable jaari kar di hai. Train Prayagraj se Agra ke beech ki duri 5.25 ghante mein tay...
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karegi, jabki Agra se Varanasi pahunchne mein train ko sat ghante lagenge. Kuchh mah pehle hi tay hua tha ki railway dwara Agra se Prayagraj ke beech Vande Bharat Express ka sanchalan hoga, lekin ab ise Varanasi tak ke liye badha diya gaya hai. Railway Board dwara iski proposed timetable jaari ki gayi hai. Is train ka Agra Cantt mein hi primary maintenance hoga. Train saptah mein chhe din chalegi. Shukravaar ko iska sanchalan nahi hoga.
Sep 06 (12:09) New Vande Bharat Express to Connect Agra and Varanasi, Offering Tourists Faster Travel
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News Entry# 568270   
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Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
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Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678
Vande Bharat Express: New Vande Bharat Express will run between these two cities, time table also released

A new Vande Bharat Express train will operate between Agra and Varanasi, connecting two of Uttar Pradesh's most popular tourist destinations. The train will run six days a week, covering a distance of 573 km in 7 hours. It will depart from Agra Cantt at 6:00 am and reach Varanasi Junction...
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at 1:00 pm, stopping at Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj Junction. The return journey leaves Varanasi at 3:20 pm and reaches Agra Cantt at 10:20 pm. The train will not operate on Fridays for maintenance. Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat is the first Vande Bharat train of Agra Railway Division, and only Agra loco pilots and train managers will be deployed on the train. The train will have an average speed of 81.86 km/h with varying speeds between stations.

UP mein ek aur semi-high speed train, Vande Bharat Express, aane wali hai. Ye train UP ke do sabse zyada tourist attract karne wale cities, Agra aur Varanasi ke beech chalegi. Train ka time table bhi release ho gaya hai. Ye train Agra Cantt se subah 6:00 baje chaliyega aur Varanasi...
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Junction par 1:00 baje pahuchega. Isme Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Kanpur Central, aur Prayagraj Junction pe rukne ka provision hai. Return journey Varanasi se 3:20 pm pe chaliyega aur Agra Cantt pe raat ke 10:20 pm pe pahuchega. Train Friday ko maintenance ke liye nahi chalegi. Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat, Agra Railway Division ki pehli Vande Bharat train hai, aur isme sirf Agra ke loco pilots aur train managers hi deploy honge. Train ki average speed 81.86 km/h hogi, aur stations ke beech speed alag-alag hogi.
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