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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
BCY/Varanasi City is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 26
Number of Originating Trains: 14
Number of Terminating Trains: 15
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KEI/Kashi 2 km     BSB/Varanasi Junction 3 km     BSBS/Banaras 7 km     SRNT/Sarnath 7 km     BHLP/Bhulanpur 8 km     VYN/Vyasnagar 8 km     LOT/Lohta 9 km     SOP/Shivpur 9 km     HDT/Hardattpur 13 km     MGS/Mughal Sarai Junction 14 km    
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Yesterday (08:35) Woman Gives Birth on Train in Varanasi, Medical Team Assists in Safe Delivery
Entry# 6205980   
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Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:35)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ट्रेन में गूंजी किलकारी

A 21-year-old woman named Kiran Devi, travelling from New Delhi to Chhapra on the Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express, gave birth to a baby boy in the general coach of the train. Passengers alerted the station authorities when she went into labour shortly before the train reached Varanasi. A medical team led...
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by Dr. Monika Shukla arrived at the coach and successfully delivered the baby. Both mother and child are healthy. The woman and her family declined to disembark at Varanasi and opted to continue their journey to Chhapra, where they were provided with further medical care. The DRM, Vineet Kumar Srivastava, commended the medical team for their prompt response and assistance.

New Delhi se Chhapra jaane wali Swatantrata Senani Superfast Express ke general coach mein, 21 saal ki Kiran Devi ne ek baby ko birth diya. Varanasi station pahunchne se pehle, Kiran Devi ko labour pains shuru hue, toh passengers ne station ke authorities ko inform kiya. Train Varanasi station pe pahunchi...
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toh Dr. Monika Shukla ki leadership mein, paramedic team bogi mein pahunchi aur baby ko safely deliver kiya. Ma aur baccha dono healthy hain. Kiran Devi aur uske family ne Varanasi pe utarne se mana kar diya aur Chhapra jaane ka decision liya. Chhapra pahunchne pe unko medical care provide kiya gaya. DRM, Vineet Kumar Srivastava ne medical team ko unke prompt response aur help ke liye congratulations diya.
Sep 29 (22:44) Mega Exhibition in Varanasi Concludes, DRDO and Northeast Railway Awarded Best Stalls
Entry# 6204892   
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Sep 29 2024 (22:44)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi City/BCY  
पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे और डीआरडीओ के स्टॉल रहे सर्वश्रेष्ठ

A mega exhibition held at a lawn in Mahmoorgunj, Varanasi, concluded on Sunday. Cant MLA Saurabh Srivastava awarded the Northeast Railway (Varanasi Division) and DRDO for best stalls in their respective categories. Based on popularity, DRDO received first prize, GSI second, Choir Board third, and Northeast Railway fourth. The MLA stated...
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that this exhibition will be a milestone in the development of students, farmers, youth, and traders.

Varanasi ke Mahmoorgunj mein ek lawn mein chal rahi mega exhibition Sunday ko khatam ho gayi. Iske duration mein, Cant MLA Saurabh Srivastava ne Northeast Railway (Varanasi Mandal) aur DRDO ko unki apni category mein best stall ka puraskar diya. Popularity ke basis pe, DRDO ko pehla, GSI ko dusra, Choir...
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Board ko teesra aur Northeast Railway ko chautha puraskar mila. Iske duration mein, MLA ne kaha ki yeh exhibition students, farmers, youth aur traders ke utthan ke liye mile ka patthar sabit hogi.
Sep 28 (17:56) यूपी में एक बार फिर ट्रेन डिरेल करने की कोशिश, बलिया में पत्थर से टकराया इंजन, ड्राइवर की सूझबूझ से टला हादसा
Entry# 6203811   
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Sep 28 2024 (17:57)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (17:57)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (17:57)
Station Tag: Ballia/BUI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
यूपी में एक बार फिर ट्रेन डिरेल करने की कोशिश की गई है। बलिया जिले में शनिवार को रेलवे ट्रैक पर रखा गया एक पत्थर ट्रेन...
यूपी में एक बार फिर ट्रेन डिरेल करने की कोशिश, बलिया में पत्थर से टकराया इंजन, ड्राइवर की सूझबूझ से टला हादसा
Sep 27 (12:13) Brothers Arrested for Making Prank Videos and Harassing Passengers at Chhapra Junction
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Sep 27 2024 (12:13)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 27 2024 (12:13)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रेलवे स्टेशन पर प्रैंक वीडियो बनाना पड़ा महंगा, दो भाइयों को पुलिस ने पकड़कर हवालात में डाला

Two brothers, Bunty Soni and Pankaj Kumar, from Daulatganj Mohalla, Chhapra, were arrested by the Railway Police Force (RPF) at Chhapra Junction for creating prank videos and harassing passengers. They were found making these videos on the station premises without authorization. The RPF seized their mobile phones and other belongings. They...
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were charged under Sections 145 and 147 of the Railway Act. The arrest was made following instructions from the Senior Commandant of the Varanasi Division, S. Ramkrishna, to crack down on people making such videos at railway stations.

Chhapra Junction pe, do bhai, Bunty Soni aur Pankaj Kumar, prank video banaake passengers ko pareshan kar rahe the. RPF ne unko pakad liya. Dono bhai Daulatganj Mohalla, Chhapra ke rahne wale hain. Unka mobile aur doosre saman bhi seize kar liya gaya. Unpe Railway Act ke Section 145 aur 147...
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ke under case banaya gaya. Ye action Varanasi Division ke Senior Commandant, S. Ramkrishna ke orders pe liya gaya tha, jinhone railway stations pe aise videos banane wale logon ke against campaign shuru kiya hai.
Sep 24 (22:20) Loco Pilots in Varanasi Protest for Periodic Rest, Increased Allowance, and OPS
Entry# 6200675   
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Sep 24 2024 (22:21)
Station Tag: Bareilly City/BC removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Sep 24 2024 (22:21)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 24 2024 (22:21)
Station Tag: Bareilly City/BC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Varanasi City/BCY  
आठ सूत्री मांगों के समर्थन में लोको पायलटों का धरना

On Tuesday, loco pilots held a protest near the DRM office in Lahartara, Varanasi, demanding eight key issues including periodic rest, increased kilometer allowance, and a return to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from the current NPS/UPS scheme. They are seeking a mandatory 46-hour periodic rest, a 25% hike in kilometer...
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allowance, and a maximum 48-hour out-station detention period with close monitoring for return to headquarters within 36 hours as per the railway board guidelines. The protest, organized by the All India Loco Running Staff Association, was attended by several loco pilots, including Ashok Kumar Srivastava, Ravindra Kumar, Sachchidanand Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, and Ajay Kumar Singh.

Varanasi mein loco pilots ne DRM office ke paas 8 demands ke support mein dharna diya. In demands mein periodic rest, kilometer allowance mein badhaav, aur NPS/UPS scheme ki jagah OPS lagane ka maamla shamil tha. Association ne 46 ghante mein periodic rest, kilometer allowance mein 25% badhaav, aur maximum 48...
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ghante out-station detention with close monitoring for return to headquarters within 36 hours as per railway board guidelines ki maang ki. Yeh protest All India Loco Running Staff Association ke taraf se kiya gaya, jismein Ashok Kumar Srivastava, Ravindra Kumar, Sachchidanand Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, aur Ajay Kumar Singh jaise loco pilots shamil the.
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