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	{{Infobox station		{{Infobox station
	\| name = Ballia Railway Station		\| name = Ballia Railway Station
	\| type = [[Indian Railways]] station		\| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
	\| style = Indian Railways		\| style = Indian Railways
	\| image = ~~File:Img20191213wa000591795~~.jpg		\| image = BalliaUp60.jpg
	\| image_caption = Ballia railway station		\| image_caption = Ballia railway station
	\| address = [[~~National Highway 31 (India)\|NH 31~~]], [[Ballia, Uttar ~~Pradesh]]~~		\| address = [[Ballia]], [[Ballia district]], Uttar Pardesh
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|25.7591\|84.1485\|type:railwaystation_region:IN\|display=inline}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|25.7591\|84.1485\|type:railwaystation_region:IN\|display=inline}}
	\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh		\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh
	\| line = [[~~Varanasi–Chhapra~~ line]]		\| line = [[Varanasi]]–[[Ballia]]-[[Chhapra]] line, Chhapra-[[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh\|Jaunpur]] line (via [[Aunrihar]] junction),Ballia - Mau -Shahgang line,Ballia-[[Aara, Uttar Pradesh\|Aara]] line.
	\| other = ~~Direct connection from Chhapra~~, ~~Varanasi, Mau~~		\| other = Bus Stand, Auto Stand
	\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}		\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}
	\| structure = ~~Standard~~ (~~on-ground station~~)		\| structure = [[Intersection_(road)#At_grade_railways\|At grade]]
	\| platform = 4 platforms		\| platform = 4 platforms
	\| depth =		\| depth =
	\| levels =		\| levels =
	\| tracks = 10		\| tracks = 12
	\| parking = ~~YES~~		\| parking = Yes
	\| bicycle = ~~YES~~		\| bicycle =
	\| opened = 1892		\| opened = 1892
	\| closed =		\| closed =
	\| rebuilt =		\| rebuilt =
	\| electrified = Yes( electrified in 2018)		\| electrified = Yes(electrified in 2018)
	\| ~~ADA~~ =		\| accessible = {{Access icon\|20px}} Available
	\| code = {{Indian railway code		\| code = {{Indian railway code
	\| code = BUI		\| code = BUI
	\| zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]]~~([[Gorakhpur]])~~		\| zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]]
	\| division = {{rwd\|Varanasi}}		\| division = {{rwd\|Varanasi}}
	}}		}}
	\| owned = [[Indian Railways]]		\| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
	\| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]] ([[Gorakhpur]])		\| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]] ([[Gorakhpur]])
	\| status = ~~Double Line-[[Electrified]]~~		\| status = Functioning
	\| former = Ballia		\| former = Ballia
	\| pass_year =		\| pass_year =
	\| pass_percent =		\| pass_percent =
	\| pass_system =		\| pass_system =
	\| passengers = ~~50,000~~ on Daily Basis		\| passengers = 70000-80000 on Daily Basis
	\| services = Daily		\| services = Daily
	}}		}}
	'''Ballia Railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Ballia RailFan - YouTube\|url=https://www.youtube.com/balliarailfan\|access-date=2021-09-01\|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern ~~LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration~~. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ~~ac/non-ac~~ waiting room~~/hall~~, two ~~footover~~ bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, ~~Books stall~~, vehicle parking etc~~. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon~~.		'''Ballia Railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Ballia RailFan - YouTube\|url=https://www.youtube.com/balliarailfan\|access-date=2021-09-01\|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern lhb washing pit.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 92 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like a waiting room, two bridges, a ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, escalator, four platforms, food counters, a bookstall, vehicle parking, lifts, etc.

	The station comes under A category railway station.		The station comes under A category railway station.

	Ballia is a very important and busy railway station and in future with the completions of mau-Gazipur-Dildarngar line Ballia will be directly connected to Howrah-Amritsar mainline and will become more important and busy and will serve to more than 115 train.		Ballia is a very important and busy railway station and in future with the completions of mau-Gazipur-Dildarngar line Ballia will be directly connected to Howrah-Amritsar mainline and will become more important and busy and will serve to more than 115 train.

	A new line has been passed by railway between Ballia and Aara and With implementation of this line thousands of people will get benefits and will get good connectivity with Aara , Patna and other cities of Bihar and will also be connected to Howrah-Amritsar Mainline.		A new line has been passed by railway between Ballia and Aara and With implementation of this line thousands of people will get benefits and will get good connectivity with Aara , Patna and other cities of Bihar and will also be connected to Howrah-Amritsar Mainline.

	Bhrigu Superfast, Ballia Sealdah & Ballia Humsafar Express are few Express Trains which runs from Ballia.		Bhrigu Superfast, Ballia Sealdah, Kamayani Express & Ballia Humsafar Express are few Express Trains which runs from Ballia.

	The code for the station is BUI. The station serves as the connection point to various places like [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Udhna]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jaipur]], [[Patna]], [[Kanpur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ajmer]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Chhapra]], and [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh\|Mau]] etc. It is on the border of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.		The code for the station is BUI. The station serves as the connection point to various places like [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Udhna]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jaipur]], [[Patna]], [[Kanpur]], [[Aligarh]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ajmer]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Chhapra]], and [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh\|Mau]] etc. It is on the border of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

	==Trains running through Ballia==		==Trains running through Ballia==
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	The station on a daily basis caters to 80 trains including 2 Rajdhani Express that pass by.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/BUI \|title=Ballia railway station \|publisher=cleartrip.com \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>		The station on a daily basis caters to 80 trains including 2 Rajdhani Express that pass by.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/BUI \|title=Ballia railway station \|publisher=cleartrip.com \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

	Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[~~Sealdah–Ballia~~ Express]], [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], ~~Delhi Ballia~~ Clone Special ~~Express~~.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>		Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah Ballia Express]], [[Kamayani Express]], [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Kishanganj–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express]], [[Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Kamakhya Weekly Express]], ''[[Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express]],'' Anand Vihar Terminal Clone Special.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

	The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from the rest of India be it in the west, north, south, or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.		The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from the rest of India be it in the west, north, south, or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.
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	*[[Sealdah–Ballia Express]]		*[[Sealdah–Ballia Express]]
	*~~Ballia–Varanasi City~~ Passenger		*[[Kamayani Express]]
	*~~Ballia–Varanasi City DEMU~~		*Ballia–Prayagraj Rambag Passenger
	*~~Ballia– Shahganj Passenger~~		*Ballia New Delhi SF express
			*Ballia Dadar special
			*Ballia-Patliputra Memu

	==References==		==References==
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	{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh}}		{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh}}

			[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1892]]
	[[Category:Railway stations in Ballia district]]		[[Category:Railway stations in Ballia district]]
	[[Category:Varanasi railway division]]		[[Category:Varanasi railway division]]

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	\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh		\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh
	\| line = ~~Chhapra Varanasi main line, Chhapra Mau main~~ line		\| line = [[Varanasi–Chhapra line]]
	\| other = Direct connection from Chhapra, Varanasi, Mau		\| other = Direct connection from Chhapra, Varanasi, Mau
	\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}		\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}
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	'''Ballia ~~railway~~ station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city. The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ac/non-ac waiting room/hall, two footover bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, Books stall, vehicle parking etc. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon.		'''Ballia Railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Ballia RailFan - YouTube\|url=https://www.youtube.com/balliarailfan\|access-date=2021-09-01\|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ac/non-ac waiting room/hall, two footover bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, Books stall, vehicle parking etc. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon.

	The station comes under A category railway station.		The station comes under A category railway station.
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	A new line has been passed by railway between Ballia and Aara and With implementation of this line thousands of people will get benefits and will get good connectivity with Aara , Patna and other cities of Bihar and will also be connected to Howrah-Amritsar Mainline.		A new line has been passed by railway between Ballia and Aara and With implementation of this line thousands of people will get benefits and will get good connectivity with Aara , Patna and other cities of Bihar and will also be connected to Howrah-Amritsar Mainline.

			Bhrigu Superfast, Ballia Sealdah & Ballia Humsafar Express are few Express Trains which runs from Ballia.

	The code for the station is BUI. The station serves as the connection point to various places like [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Udhna]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jaipur]], [[Patna]], [[Kanpur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ajmer]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Chhapra]], and [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh\|Mau]] etc. It is on the border of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.		The code for the station is BUI. The station serves as the connection point to various places like [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Udhna]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jaipur]], [[Patna]], [[Kanpur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ajmer]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Chhapra]], and [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh\|Mau]] etc. It is on the border of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
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	The station on a daily basis caters to 80 trains including 2 Rajdhani Express that pass by.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/BUI \|title=Ballia railway station \|publisher=cleartrip.com \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>		The station on a daily basis caters to 80 trains including 2 Rajdhani Express that pass by.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/BUI \|title=Ballia railway station \|publisher=cleartrip.com \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

	Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah–Ballia Express]] [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], Delhi Ballia Clone Special Express.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>		Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah–Ballia Express]], [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], Delhi Ballia Clone Special Express.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

	The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from the rest of India be it in the west, north, south, or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.		The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from the rest of India be it in the west, north, south, or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.

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	{{Infobox station		{{Infobox station
	\| name = Ballia Railway Station		\| name = Ballia Railway Station
	\| type = [[Indian Railways]] station		\| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
	\| style = Indian Railways		\| style = Indian Railways
	\| image = File:Img20191213wa000591795.jpg		\| image = File:Img20191213wa000591795.jpg
	\| image_caption = Ballia railway station		\| image_caption = Ballia railway station
	\| address = [[National Highway 31 (India)\|NH 31]], [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]]		\| address = [[National Highway 31 (India)\|NH 31]], [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]]
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|25.7591\|84.1485\|type:railwaystation_region:IN\|display=inline}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|25.7591\|84.1485\|type:railwaystation_region:IN\|display=inline}}
	\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh		\| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh
	\| line = ~~Chappra~~ Varanasi main line, ~~Chappra~~ Mau main line		\| line = Chhapra Varanasi main line, Chhapra Mau main line
	\| other = Direct connection from Chhapra, Varanasi, Mau		\| other = Direct connection from Chhapra, Varanasi, Mau
	\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}		\| elevation = {{convert\|65\|m\|ft}}
	\| structure = Standard (on-ground station)		\| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
	\| platform = 1 platforms		\| platform = 4 platforms
	\| depth =		\| depth =
	\| levels =		\| levels =
	\| tracks = 10		\| tracks = 10
	\| parking = YES		\| parking = YES
	\| bicycle = YES		\| bicycle = YES
	\| opened = 1892		\| opened = 1892
	\| closed =		\| closed =
	\| rebuilt =		\| rebuilt =
	\| electrified = Yes( electrified in 2018)		\| electrified = Yes( electrified in 2018)
	\| ADA =		\| ADA =
	\| code = {{Indian railway code		\| code = {{Indian railway code
	\| code = BUI		\| code = BUI
	\| zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]]([[Gorakhpur]])		\| zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]]([[Gorakhpur]])
	\| division = {{rwd\|Varanasi}}		\| division = {{rwd\|Varanasi}}
	}}		}}
	\| owned = [[Indian Railways]]		\| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
	\| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]] ([[Gorakhpur]])		\| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone\|North Eastern Railway]] ([[Gorakhpur]])
	\| status = Double Line-[[Electrified]]		\| status = Double Line-[[Electrified]]
	\| former = Ballia		\| former = Ballia
	\| pass_year =		\| pass_year =
	\| pass_percent =		\| pass_percent =
	\| pass_system =		\| pass_system =
	\| passengers = 50,000 on Daily Basis		\| passengers = 50,000 on Daily Basis
	\| services = Daily		\| services = Daily
	}}		}}
	'''Ballia railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city. The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ac/non-ac waiting room/hall, two footover bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, Books stall, vehicle parking etc. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon.		'''Ballia railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city. The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration. <ref>{{cite web \| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 \| title=BUI/Ballia \| publisher=indiarailinfo \| access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ac/non-ac waiting room/hall, two footover bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, Books stall, vehicle parking etc. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon.
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	Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah–Ballia Express]] [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], Delhi Ballia Clone Special Express.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>		Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah–Ballia Express]] [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)\|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], Delhi Ballia Clone Special Express.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI \|title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station \|publisher=etrain.info \|access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

	The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from rest of India be it in west, north, south or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.		The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from the rest of India be it in the west, north, south, or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.

	==Services==		==Services==

	Some of the important trains that originate/~~terminates~~		Some of the important trains that originate/terminate

	*22427/22428 [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]]		*22427/22428 [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]]

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{{short description|Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Ballia Railway Station
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| image = File:Img20191213wa000591795.jpg
| image_caption = Ballia railway station
| address = [[National Highway 31 (India)|NH 31]], [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{coord|25.7591|84.1485|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
| map_type = India#India Uttar Pradesh
| line = Chappra Varanasi main line, Chappra Mau main line
| other = Direct connection from Chhapra, Varanasi, Mau
| elevation = {{convert|65|m|ft}}
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| platform = 1 platforms
| depth =
| levels =
| tracks = 10
| parking = YES
| bicycle = YES
| opened = 1892
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = Yes( electrified in 2018)
| ADA =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = BUI
| zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]]([[Gorakhpur]])
| division = {{rwd|Varanasi}}
}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] ([[Gorakhpur]])
| status = Double Line-[[Electrified]]
| former = Ballia
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| pass_system =
| passengers = 50,000 on Daily Basis
| services = Daily
}}
'''Ballia railway station''' is a railway station in [[Ballia, Uttar Pradesh]] with station code '''BUI'''. It serves [[Ballia]] city. The station consists of four platforms and new 26 coach Modern LHB Washing Pit is waiting for inauguration. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/ballia-bui/692 | title=BUI/Ballia | publisher=indiarailinfo | access-date=2 March 2017}}</ref> The station catering to about 80 trains including two [[Rajdhani Express]]es. The station is well developed and include facilities like ac/non-ac waiting room/hall, two footover bridges, ticket counter, enquiry, three entrance gates, four platforms,food counters, Books stall, vehicle parking etc. Escalator and lifts are in construction and will be completed soon.

The station comes under A category railway station.

Ballia is a very important and busy railway station and in future with the completions of mau-Gazipur-Dildarngar line Ballia will be directly connected to Howrah-Amritsar mainline and will become more important and busy and will serve to more than 115 train.

A new line has been passed by railway between Ballia and Aara and With implementation of this line thousands of people will get benefits and will get good connectivity with Aara , Patna and other cities of Bihar and will also be connected to Howrah-Amritsar Mainline.

The code for the station is BUI. The station serves as the connection point to various places like [[Varanasi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bhopal]], [[Udhna]], [[Lucknow]], [[Jaipur]], [[Patna]], [[Kanpur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Guwahati]], [[Ajmer]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Chhapra]], and [[Mau, Uttar Pradesh|Mau]] etc. It is on the border of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

==Trains running through Ballia==

The station on a daily basis caters to 80 trains including 2 Rajdhani Express that pass by.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/BUI |title=Ballia railway station |publisher=cleartrip.com |access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

Few major trains that connect through Ballia for locations that are of religious or tourist speciality include: [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]], [[Sealdah–Ballia Express]] [[Sarnath Express]], [[Sabarmati Express]], [[Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)|Sadhbhawna Express]], [[Ganga Kaveri Express]], [[Garib Nawaz Express]], Delhi Ballia Clone Special Express.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://etrain.info/in?STATION=BUI |title=Arrival And Departure at Ballia railway station |publisher=etrain.info |access-date=26 April 2017}}</ref>

The connectivity of the trains joins Ballia from rest of India be it in west, north, south or east. The notable attraction of the town is Dadri Mela which is the second largest cattle fair of India. The fair also attracts a lot of people from across cities to come and witness this fair.

==Services==

Some of the important trains that originate/terminates

*22427/22428 [[Bhrigu Superfast Express]]
*04055/04056 Ballia Delhi Clone Special Express
*[[Sealdah–Ballia Express]]
*Ballia–Varanasi City Passenger
*Ballia–Varanasi City DEMU
*Ballia– Shahganj Passenger

==References==
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{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Ballia district]]
[[Category:Varanasi railway division]]
[[Category:Ballia]]

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