Summary
Agra Cantt (station code: AGC) is the main railway station in the Indian city of Agra. It is located near the Sadar Bazaar towards the southwest of the city. It lies on the main Delhi–Chennai and one of the Delhi–Mumbai lines.
Agra Cantonment Railway Station Agra Cantt | |
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 Indian Railways station | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Agra, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 27°9′32″N 77°59′26″E / 27.15889°N 77.99056°E |
| Elevation | 174 metres (571 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Central Railway zone |
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| Platforms | 6 |
| Tracks | 21 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking |  Available |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Accessible |  Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functional |
| Station code | AGC |
| Zone(s) | North Central Railway |
| Division(s) | Agra |
| History | |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Electrified | 1982–85 |
| Location | |
  Agra Cantt Location within Uttar Pradesh | |
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Overview edit
This station is located in city of Agra, the 16-17th century capital of the Mughals, is home to monuments such as the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.[1] The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million tourists annually. About 0.8 million foreign tourists visit it.[2]
History edit
The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge Delhi–Bandikui and Bandikui–Agra lines of Rajputana State Railway were opened in 1874.[3] The Agra–Jaipur line was converted to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge in 2005.[4]
The broad-gauge Agra–Delhi chord was opened in 1904.[5]
Electrification edit
The Faridabad–Mathura–Agra section was electrified in 1982–85, Tundla–Yamuna Bridge in 1988–89 and Yamuna Bridge–Agra in 1990–91.[6]
The station edit
Agra Cantt railway station has 6 platforms:
- Platform 1 = 540 meters[importance?]
- Platform 2 = 598
- Platform 3 = 573
- Platform 4 = 735
- Platform 5 = 631
- Platform 6 = 320
- Platform 7 = Proposed on 24 Jan 2018
The fastest train in India, Gatimaan Express, originates and terminates here. It was extended to Jhansi in April 2018.[citation needed]
Passenger movement edit
Agra Cantonment is among the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.[7]
1,34,26,890 Passengers Arrive at Agra Cantt per/year on an average.
Amenities edit
Agra Cantt. railway station has tourist information counter, computerized reservation counters (Indrail Passes were available), waiting room, retiring room, vegetarian and non-vegetarian refreshment rooms, water coolers, water vending machines and book stall.[1]
Taxis, auto-rickshaws, tempos and cycle-rickshaws are available for local movement. Idgah Bus Stand is nearby. Distance from Agra Cantt. railway station: Taj Mahal 5.7 km, Agra Fort 5.2 km, Sikandra 9.7 km, Fatehpur Sikri 38 km, Agra airport 3.6 km.[1]
Gallery edit
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Railway Station View -
Platform -
Sign board -
Station in 1920s
References edit
- ^ a b c "Agra Railway Station". Make my trip. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Taj Visitors". Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "IR History:Early Days II (1870-1899)". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Boost for Jaipur–Agra rail link". The Hindu. 6 May 2005. Archived from the original on 6 May 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links edit
Agra travel guide from Wikivoyage
| Preceding station |  Indian Railways
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Following station | ||
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| Bhandai towards ?
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North Central Railway zone | Raja ki Mandi towards ?
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| Terminus | North Central Railway zone Agra–Bharatpur branch line
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Bichpuri towards ?
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| North Central Railway zone Agra–Bayana branch line
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Pathauli towards ?
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| North Central Railway zone | Idgah towards ?
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| North Central Railway zone | Agra City towards ?
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