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{{short description|Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Jhansi Junction
| name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />{{font color|blue|JHANSI JUNCTION}}
| other_name = Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi railway station
|native_name  = <hr/>Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
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| coordinates = {{Coord|25.4439|N|78.5534|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|25.4439|N|78.5534|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|260|m|ft}}
| elevation = {{convert|260|m|ft}}
| line = New Delhi–Mumbai CSMT<br/>[[Agra–Bhopal section]]<br/>Delhi–Chennai line<br/>Jhansi–Kanpur section<br/>Jhansi–Manikpur–Allahabad section
| line = New Delhi–Mumbai CSMT<br/>[[Agra–Bhopal section]]<br/>Delhi–Chennai line<br/>Jhansi–Kanpur section<br/>Jhansi–Manikpur–Prayagraj section
Jhansi–Gwalior–Etawah section
Jhansi–Gwalior–Etawah section
Jhansi–Sawai Madhopur section (proposed)
Jhansi–Sawai Madhopur section (proposed)
| other =  
| other =  
| structure = Standard on ground
| structure = [[Intersection_(road)#At_grade_railways|At grade]]
| platform = 8
| platform = 8
| tracks = 13
| tracks = 13
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'''Jhansi Junction railway station (JHS)''', officially '''Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station (VGLJ)''',<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/> is a major railway junction in the city of [[Jhansi]] in Bundelkhand region of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azhar |title=Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station Map/Atlas NCR/North Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/virangana-lakshmibai-jhansi-junction-vglb/477 |access-date=1 October 2022 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> It is one of the busiest and largest railway stations in India. It hosts various trains of [[Indian Railways]] like the [[Gatimaan Express]], which is the fastest train of India, as well as others like [[Bundelkhand Express]]. It is a major halt for various important trains of Indian Railways like five sets of Rajdhani Express bound for Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad etc. One set of Bhopal Shatabdi Express, three Duronto Express trains, Punjab Mail one of the oldest running trains in India, Kerala Express, Karnataka Express, etc.
'''Jhansi Junction railway station''' (officially '''Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station''',<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/> station code: VGLJ<ref name="stn_code">{{cite web |title=Station Code Index |url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/Station_code.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=23 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216225807/https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2023-24/Station_Code_Index.pdf |archive-date=16 February 2024 |page=8 |format=PDF |date=2023–24}}</ref>) is a major railway junction in the city of [[Jhansi]] in [[Bundelkhand region]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azhar |title=Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station Map/Atlas NCR/North Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/virangana-lakshmibai-jhansi-junction-vglb/477 |website=indiarailinfo.com |access-date=1 October 2022}}</ref> It is one of the busiest and largest railway stations in India.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} It hosts various trains of [[Indian Railways]] like the [[Gatimaan Express]], which is the fastest train of India, as well as others like [[Bundelkhand Express]]. It is a major halt for various important trains of Indian Railways like Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Punjab Mail, Kerala Express, Karnataka Express, Humsafar Express, etc.


It is a major intercity hub and a technical as well as commercial stoppage for all trains passing through Jhansi.
It is a major intercity hub and a technical as well as commercial stoppage for all trains passing through Jhansi.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Jhansi station old.jpg|thumb|At 1880 Jhansi Station]]
[[File:Jhansi station old.jpg|thumb|Jhansi Station in 1880]]
The railway station was built by the British in the late 1880s. After a long survey of three places the current site was selected for the station. The station has a massive fort-like building painted in maroon and off-white.
The railway station was built by the British in the late 1880s. After a long survey of three places the current site was selected for the station. The station has a massive fort-like building painted in maroon and off-white.


During ancient times, Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela Rajput kings and was known as Balwant Nagar. However, it lost importance in the 11th century after the decline of the Chandela dynasty. It rose in prominence in the 17th century when Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha State constructed the Jhansi Fort in 1613.
During ancient times, Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela Rajput kings and was known as Balwant Nagar. However, it lost importance in the 11th century after the decline of the Chandela dynasty. It rose in prominence in the 17th century when Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha State constructed the Jhansi Fort in 1613.


The station had three platforms in the beginning. Platform One is {{convert|2525|ft|m}} long making it the fifth longest in the India. It could easily handle two trains at a time (Same are the cases with platforms two and three).
The station had three platforms in the beginning. Platform One is {{convert|2525|ft|m}} long making it the eighth longest station in India. It could easily handle two trains at a time.


The station was the focal point for The Indian Midland Railways Company which laid down lines radially in all directions from Jhansi, and managed the large workshop at Jhansi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/articles/manning/midlands.html|title=[IRFCA] Ian Manning on the Indian Railways - Along The First Routes|website=Irfca.org|access-date=6 October 2017}}</ref>
The station was the focal point for The Indian Midland Railways Company which laid down lines radially in all directions from Jhansi, and managed the large workshop at Jhansi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/articles/manning/midlands.html|title=[IRFCA] Ian Manning on the Indian Railways - Along The First Routes|website=Irfca.org|access-date=6 October 2017}}</ref>
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The first [[Shatabdi Express]] of India started between New Delhi and Jhansi.
The first [[Shatabdi Express]] of India started between New Delhi and Jhansi.


The fastest train of India [[Gatimaan Express]] runs between New Delhi and Jhansi. It is a high-priority train used by tourists and businessmen. Covering journey in 4 hours 10 minutes.
The fastest train of India [[Gatimaan Express]] runs between New Delhi and Jhansi. It is a high-priority train used by tourists and businessmen. Covering journey in 4 hours 25 minutes.


Earlier Jhansi used to be a part of Central railways zone headquartered at Mumbai but now comes under North Central Railway Zone headquartered at [[Allahabad]].
Earlier Jhansi used to be a part of Central railways zone headquartered at Mumbai but now comes under North Central Railway Zone headquartered at [[Allahabad]].


On 1 January 2022, the train station was renamed from Jhansi Junction to Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station in memory of [[Rani Lakshmibai]], the former Queen, or Rani, of Jhansi who fought against the British.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/jhansi-railway-station-is-now-virangana-lakshmibai-1067092.html |title=Jhansi railway station is now 'Virangana Lakshmibai'. The station also got its new code abbreviation VGLB against the earlier one JHS |work=[[The Deccan Herald]] |date=2 January 2022}}</ref>  This change also changed the station code from JHS to VGLB, and the numerical code to 13309727.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/indian-railways/new-code-to-book-tickets-for-jhansi-railway-station-post-name-change-121123100012_1.html |title=New code to book tickets for Jhansi Railway Station post name change. Passengers going to Jhansi Railway Station will now have to use 'VJLB' as code to book tickets instead of 'JHS', as per the changed name, a railways official said on Thursday. |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |work=[[The Business Standard]] |date=31 December 2021}}</ref> There is a social media campaign against the new name, and people have complained about the name to the MP for Jhansi, [[Anurag Sharma (politician)|Anurag Sharma]] saying that "Jhansi" should be part of the station's name.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/>
On 1 January 2022, the train station was renamed from Jhansi Junction to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn. Railway Station in memory of [[Rani Lakshmibai]], the former Queen, or Rani, of Jhansi who fought against the British.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/jhansi-railway-station-is-now-virangana-lakshmibai-1067092.html |title=Jhansi railway station is now 'Virangana Lakshmibai'. The station also got its new code abbreviation VGLB against the earlier one JHS |work=[[The Deccan Herald]] |date=2 January 2022}}</ref>  This change also changed the station code from JHS to VGLB and then finally to VGLJ, and the numerical code to 13309727.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/indian-railways/new-code-to-book-tickets-for-jhansi-railway-station-post-name-change-121123100012_1.html |title=New code to book tickets for Jhansi Railway Station post name change. Passengers going to Jhansi Railway Station will now have to use 'VJLB' as code to book tickets instead of 'JHS', as per the changed name, a railways official said on Thursday. |agency=[[Press Trust of India|PTI]] |work=[[The Business Standard]] |date=31 December 2021}}</ref> There is a social media campaign against the new name, and people have complained about the name to the MP for Jhansi, [[Anurag Sharma (politician)|Anurag Sharma]] saying that "Jhansi" should be part of the station's name.<ref name=DeccanHerald02Jan2022/>


==Connectivity==
==Connectivity==
[[File:Jhansi station.jpg|thumb|Jhansi Junction platform no 4]]
[[File:Jhansi station.jpg|thumb|Jhansi Junction platform no 4]]
Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction (Jhansi Junction) Railway Station is linked with many industrial and important cities of India by direct trains like [[New Delhi]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kolkata]], [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]], [[Lucknow]], [[Etawah]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kanpur]], [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco da gama]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Udaipur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Pathankot]], [[Lucknow]], [[Bhopal]], [[Chennai]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Jammu]], [[Agra]], [[Amaravati]], [[Raipur]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], [[Nagpur]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kochi]], [[Kozhikode]] etc.
Jhansi Junction Railway Station is linked with many industrial and important cities of India by direct trains like [[New Delhi]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Mumbai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Kolkata]], [[Sagar, Madhya Pradesh|Sagar]], [[Lucknow]], [[Etawah]], [[Varanasi]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Kanpur]], [[Vasco da Gama, Goa|Vasco da gama]], [[Vijayawada]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Udaipur]], [[Amritsar]], [[Pathankot]], [[Lucknow]], [[Bhopal]], [[Chennai]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Jammu]], [[Agra]], [[Amaravati]], [[Raipur]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Banda, Uttar Pradesh|Banda]], [[Nagpur]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kochi]], [[Kozhikode]] etc.


Virangna Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction Railway Station is served by 4 broad gauge routes:
Jhansi Junction Railway Station is served by 4 broad gauge routes:
# [[Delhi]]–[[Mumbai]]
# [[Jhansi]]–[[Bhopal]]
# [[Delhi]]–[[Chennai Central railway station|Dr. M.G.R. Chennai Central]]
# [[Jhansi]]–[[Kanpur Central]]
# [[Jhansi]]–[[Kanpur Central]]
# [[Nagpur]]–[[Bhopal]]
# [[Delhi]]–[[Jhansi]]
# [[Prayagraj]]–[[Manikpur, Uttar Pradesh|Manikpur]]
# [[Prayagraj]]–[[Manikpur, Uttar Pradesh|Manikpur]]


There is an ongoing survey for a new line between Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction Railway Station and [[Shivpuri]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] which would be further connected to [[Sawai Madhopur]] and [[Jaipur]].
There is an ongoing survey for a new line between Jhansi Junction Railway Station and [[Shivpuri]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] which would be further connected to [[Sawai Madhopur]] and [[Jaipur]].


Many Indian Railways trains pass through Jhansi, including the Gatimaan Express (currently the fastest train in India).
Many Indian Railways trains pass through Jhansi, including the Gatimaan Express (currently the fastest train in India).


* [[Gatimaan Express]] ''(origins from Jhansi)'',
* [[Gatimaan Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (12049/12050)
* [[Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Shatabdi Express]]
* [[Rajdhani Express]]es
* [[Rajdhani Express]]es
* [[Taj Express]] ''(origins from Jhansi)'',
* [[Taj Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (12279/12280)
* [[Andhra Pradesh Express]]
* [[Andhra Pradesh Express]]
* [[Karnataka Express]]
* [[Karnataka Express]]
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* [[Goa Express]]
* [[Goa Express]]
* [[Duronto Express]]
* [[Duronto Express]]
* [[Jhansi–Lucknow Intercity Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (11109/11010)
* [[Jhansi–Etawah Link Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (11903/11904)
* [[Jhansi–Bandra Terminus Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (22195/22196)
* [[Pratham Swatrantata Sangram Express]] ''(origin Jhansi)'' (22197/22198)
Jhansi is an important destination for tourists intending to go to [[Khajuraho]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] and [[Orchha]].
Jhansi is an important destination for tourists intending to go to [[Khajuraho]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] and [[Orchha]].


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
*Jhansi Junction Railway Station has 8 platforms, four broad over-bridges. Due to heavy usage, two new platforms are planned, increasing the total to 11.
*Jhansi Junction Railway Station has 8 platforms, three broad over-bridges. Due to heavy usage, two new platforms are planned, increasing the total count to 11.
*Six pairs of the [[Rajdhani Express]] as well as the Bhopal–New Delhi [[Shatabdi Express]] pass through Jhansi. Three pairs of Duronto Express also have their stoppages at Jhansi. All state [[Sampark Kranti Express|Sampark Krantis]] passing through Jhansi have official stops at Jhansi. In all more than 150 trains stop at Virangana Lakshmibai Railway Station every day.
*Six pairs of the [[Rajdhani Express]] as well as the Bhopal–New Delhi [[Shatabdi Express]] pass through after a brief halt at Jhansi. Three pairs of Duronto Express also have their stoppages at Jhansi. All state [[Sampark Kranti Express|Sampark Krantis]] passing through Jhansi have official stops at Jhansi. Overall, approx. 262 trains stops at Jhansi Junction Railway Station.
*Free Internet connectivity and wifi station by RailWire for the first half an hour.
*Free Internet connectivity and wifi station through RailWire.
*The station also features a La-festa restaurant.
*The station also features a La-festa restaurant and a paid Executive lounge on PF-1 of VGLJ.
*Executive Class & Class II air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned waiting rooms facility available.
*Executive Class & Class II air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned waiting rooms facility available.
*A Cyber cafe, and tourist information offices of both the [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] governments.
*A Cyber cafe, and tourist information offices of both the [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] governments.
*Clock room booking of reservation and non reserved tickets platform tickets available.
*Clock room booking of reservation and non reserved tickets platform tickets available.
*A new shopping mall under construction just in front of railway station
*A new shopping mall under construction just in front of railway station
==Trains boarding from Jhansi Junction Railway Station==
# 12050/12049 Jhansi–Nizamuddin [[Gatimaan Express]]
# 12279/12280 Jhansi–New Delhi [[Taj Express]].
# 11109/11110 [[Jhansi–Lucknow Intercity Express]]
# 11103/11104 [[Jhansi–Bandra Terminus Express]] (via [[Gwalior]], [[Ujjain]], [[Ratlam]], [[Surat]]
# 11105/11106 Jhansi Kolkata [[Pratham Swatrantata Sangram Express]] (via [[Kanpur]], [[Patna]])
#11801/11802 [[Jhansi–Etawah Link Express]]
#51815/51816 Jhansi–Agra Fort Passenger
#51831/51832 Jhansi–Agra Cantt Passenger
#51803/51804 Jhansi–Kanpur Central Passenger
#54157/54158 Jhansi–Kanpur Central Passenger
#51813/51814 Jhansi–Lucknow Charbagh Passenger
#51807/51808 Jhansi–Banda Passenger
#54159/54160 Jhansi–Banda Passenger
#51805/51806 Jhansi–Manikpur Passenger
#51819/51820 Jhansi–Allahabad Jn Passenger
#51817/51818 Jhansi–Tikamgarh Passenger
#51821/51822 Jhansi–Khajuraho Passenger
#51811/51812 Jhansi–Bina Passenger
#51827/51828 Jhansi–Itarsi Nagpur Passenger
and several other passengers and shuttles trains connecting Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra Cantt, Allahabad, Manikpur, Banda Jn, Khajuraho, Tikamgarh, Bhopal, Bina and Itarsi.


==Loco sheds==
==Loco sheds==
Jhansi has both the Electric & Diesel loco sheds. Its has many electric and diesel locos together.
Jhansi has electric and diesel loco sheds together.


* [[Electric Loco Shed, Jhansi]] has sanctioned capacity of 150 locos. It is holding total number of 215 locomotive, 33 [[WAP 4]], 117 [[Indian locomotive class WAG-5|WAG 5]] & 65 [[Indian locomotive class WAG-7|WAG 7]] class locomotives.
* [[Electric Loco Shed, Jhansi]] has a sanctioned capacity of 150 locos.
* '''Diesel Loco Shed, Jhansi''' holds most of Alco & EMD diesel class locomotives.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Diesel Loco Shed, Jhansi
!Serial No.
!Locomotive Class
!Horsepower
!Holding
|-
|1.
|[[Indian locomotive class WDG-3A|WDG-3A]]
|3100
|25
|-
|2.
|[[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]]
|3300
|27
|-
|3.
|[[Indian locomotive class WDG-4|WDG-4/4D]]
|4000/4500
|70
|-
|4.
|[[Indian locomotive class WDP-4|WDP-4/4B/4D]]
|4000/4500
|8
|-
| colspan="3" |'''Total Locomotives Active as of March 2026'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=e-Locos |url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,366,541,710,717 |access-date=29 May 2025 |website=Railway Board, Indian Railways}}</ref>
|130
|}


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 4 March 2026



JHANSI JUNCTION

Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
Indian Railways station
Jhansi Junction railway station
LocationLal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
India
Coordinates25°26′38″N 78°33′12″E / 25.4439°N 78.5534°E / 25.4439; 78.5534
Elevation260 metres (850 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorth Central Railways
Line(s)New Delhi–Mumbai CSMT
Agra–Bhopal section
Delhi–Chennai line
Jhansi–Kanpur section
Jhansi–Manikpur–Prayagraj section

Jhansi–Gwalior–Etawah section

Jhansi–Sawai Madhopur section (proposed)
Platforms8
Tracks13
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeVGLJ (formerly JHS)
Zone(s) North Central Railway zone
Division(s) Jhansi
History
Opened1880
Electrified1986-87
Location
Jhansi Junction railway station is located in Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi Junction railway station
Jhansi Junction railway station
Location within Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi Junction railway station is located in India
Jhansi Junction railway station
Jhansi Junction railway station
Jhansi Junction railway station (India)
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Jhansi Junction railway station (officially Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station,[1] station code: VGLJ[2]) is a major railway junction in the city of Jhansi in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.[3] It is one of the busiest and largest railway stations in India.[citation needed] It hosts various trains of Indian Railways like the Gatimaan Express, which is the fastest train of India, as well as others like Bundelkhand Express. It is a major halt for various important trains of Indian Railways like Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Punjab Mail, Kerala Express, Karnataka Express, Humsafar Express, etc.

It is a major intercity hub and a technical as well as commercial stoppage for all trains passing through Jhansi.

History[edit | edit source]

Jhansi Station in 1880

The railway station was built by the British in the late 1880s. After a long survey of three places the current site was selected for the station. The station has a massive fort-like building painted in maroon and off-white.

During ancient times, Jhansi was a stronghold of the Chandela Rajput kings and was known as Balwant Nagar. However, it lost importance in the 11th century after the decline of the Chandela dynasty. It rose in prominence in the 17th century when Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha State constructed the Jhansi Fort in 1613.

The station had three platforms in the beginning. Platform One is 2,525 feet (770 m) long making it the eighth longest station in India. It could easily handle two trains at a time.

The station was the focal point for The Indian Midland Railways Company which laid down lines radially in all directions from Jhansi, and managed the large workshop at Jhansi.[4]

The first Shatabdi Express of India started between New Delhi and Jhansi.

The fastest train of India Gatimaan Express runs between New Delhi and Jhansi. It is a high-priority train used by tourists and businessmen. Covering journey in 4 hours 25 minutes.

Earlier Jhansi used to be a part of Central railways zone headquartered at Mumbai but now comes under North Central Railway Zone headquartered at Allahabad.

On 1 January 2022, the train station was renamed from Jhansi Junction to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn. Railway Station in memory of Rani Lakshmibai, the former Queen, or Rani, of Jhansi who fought against the British.[1] This change also changed the station code from JHS to VGLB and then finally to VGLJ, and the numerical code to 13309727.[1][5] There is a social media campaign against the new name, and people have complained about the name to the MP for Jhansi, Anurag Sharma saying that "Jhansi" should be part of the station's name.[1]

Connectivity[edit | edit source]

Jhansi Junction platform no 4

Jhansi Junction Railway Station is linked with many industrial and important cities of India by direct trains like New Delhi, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Sagar, Lucknow, Etawah, Varanasi, Jabalpur, Pune, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, Vasco da gama, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Udaipur, Amritsar, Pathankot, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Coimbatore, Jammu, Agra, Amaravati, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Banda, Nagpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode etc.

Jhansi Junction Railway Station is served by 4 broad gauge routes:

  1. Jhansi–Bhopal
  2. Jhansi–Kanpur Central
  3. Delhi–Jhansi
  4. Prayagraj–Manikpur

There is an ongoing survey for a new line between Jhansi Junction Railway Station and Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh which would be further connected to Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur.

Many Indian Railways trains pass through Jhansi, including the Gatimaan Express (currently the fastest train in India).

Jhansi is an important destination for tourists intending to go to Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Orchha.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Jhansi Junction Railway Station has 8 platforms, three broad over-bridges. Due to heavy usage, two new platforms are planned, increasing the total count to 11.
  • Six pairs of the Rajdhani Express as well as the Bhopal–New Delhi Shatabdi Express pass through after a brief halt at Jhansi. Three pairs of Duronto Express also have their stoppages at Jhansi. All state Sampark Krantis passing through Jhansi have official stops at Jhansi. Overall, approx. 262 trains stops at Jhansi Junction Railway Station.
  • Free Internet connectivity and wifi station through RailWire.
  • The station also features a La-festa restaurant and a paid Executive lounge on PF-1 of VGLJ.
  • Executive Class & Class II air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned waiting rooms facility available.
  • A Cyber cafe, and tourist information offices of both the Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh governments.
  • Clock room booking of reservation and non reserved tickets platform tickets available.
  • A new shopping mall under construction just in front of railway station

Loco sheds[edit | edit source]

Jhansi has electric and diesel loco sheds together.

Diesel Loco Shed, Jhansi
Serial No. Locomotive Class Horsepower Holding
1. WDG-3A 3100 25
2. WDM-3D 3300 27
3. WDG-4/4D 4000/4500 70
4. WDP-4/4B/4D 4000/4500 8
Total Locomotives Active as of March 2026[6][7] 130

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Jhansi railway station is now 'Virangana Lakshmibai'. The station also got its new code abbreviation VGLB against the earlier one JHS". The Deccan Herald. 2 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 2023–24. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Azhar. "Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Railway Station Map/Atlas NCR/North Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "[IRFCA] Ian Manning on the Indian Railways - Along The First Routes". Irfca.org. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "New code to book tickets for Jhansi Railway Station post name change. Passengers going to Jhansi Railway Station will now have to use 'VJLB' as code to book tickets instead of 'JHS', as per the changed name, a railways official said on Thursday". The Business Standard. PTI. 31 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "e-Locos".
  7. ↑ "Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)". Railway Board, Indian Railways. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
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