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AGC/Agra Cantt. (6 PFs)
आगरा छावनी
آگرہ چھاؤنی

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Oct 26 2023 (07:15) by Padmakant
Agra Cantt. Railway Station (AGC) is a major railway station located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a crucial hub for both passenger and freight trains. The station features six platforms, modern amenities like waiting rooms, and refreshment stalls. It's also a popular starting point for exploring Agra's iconic Taj Mahal and other historical landmarks.

Tourism

Taj Mahal: World-renowned ivory-white marble mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra Fort: Historic fort built by Mughal emperor Akbar, showcasing impressive architecture and historical significance.
Fatehpur Sikri: Abandoned Mughal city built by Akbar, renowned for its unique architecture and historical significance.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb: Elegant mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Jahangir's wife Nur Jahan, showcasing intricate marble inlay work.
Chini Ka Rauza: Tomb of a Mughal noble, known for its intricate tilework and colorful patterns, showcasing Mughal art and architecture.

Food

Shree Radhey Shyam Restaurant: Popular vegetarian restaurant serving North Indian cuisine, known for its thalis and sweets.
Haldiram's: Famous chain serving a variety of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and meals.
Govind Mithaiwala: Renowned sweet shop offering a wide range of traditional Indian sweets and snacks.
Bikanervala: Another popular chain serving vegetarian snacks, sweets, and meals, known for its quality and taste.
Kalyan Restaurant: Local favorite offering delicious vegetarian meals and snacks at affordable prices.

Station Address

Near Sultan Pura, Idgah Colony, Agra Cantt. Area, District - Agra. Pin - 282001.
State: Uttar Pradesh

Elevation: 167 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NCR/North Central   Division: Agra


Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 177
Number of Originating Trains: 17
Number of Terminating Trains: 17
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Today (12:09) New Vande Bharat Express to Connect Agra and Varanasi, Offering Tourists Faster Travel (www.informalnewz.com)
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News Entry# 568270   
  Past Edits
Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678

Sep 06 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Harsha_12627^~/2182678
read full article... 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.
Yesterday (21:53) New Vande Bharat Express Train to Launch Between Agra and Varanasi Before Diwali (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568230   
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Sep 05 2024 (23:27)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:27)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 05 2024 (23:27)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... दिवाली से पहले शुरू हो सकती है आगरा वाराणसी वंदेभारत

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch a new Vande Bharat Express train between Agra and Varanasi before Diwali. The North Central Railway administration has begun preparations following the release of a proposed timetable by the Railway Board. Officials are conducting surveys to determine the appropriate platform for the train at...
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NCR stations and assess the impact on other train operations. The train service is expected to commence before Diwali, contingent on the completion of the survey report.

Agra aur Varanasi ke beech mein ek new Vande Bharat Express train Diwali se pehle launch karne ki planning hai. Railway Board ne proposed timetable release karne ke baad, North Central Railway administration ne taiyari shuru kar di hai. NCR stations pe train ko kaunsa platform allocate karna hai aur doosri...
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trains ka kya status hoga, iske liye survey ki ja rahi hai. Survey report aane ke baad, Diwali se pehle service start ho sakti hai.
Yesterday (19:38) Train Cancellations and Route Changes Due to Dholpur-Hetampur Connection Work (www.patrika.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568204   
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Sep 05 2024 (19:39)
Station Tag: Dholpur Junction/DHO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... वीरांगना लक्ष्मीबाई-आगरा कैंट पैसेंजर ट्रेन 17 सितम्बर तक निरस्त

Due to ongoing up-down mainline connection work between Dholpur and Hetampur, the operations of some trains have been temporarily cancelled, their routes changed, and short terminations and origins have been implemented. The Vீரanga Lakshmi Bai-Agra Cantt Passenger Train is cancelled till September 17th, 2024.

Dholpur aur Hetampur ke beech up-down mainline connection ka kaam chalne ki wajah se, kuchh trains ka operation temporarily cancel kar diya gaya hai, unke routes change kar diye gaye hain, aur short terminations aur origins implement kiye gaye hain. Vீரanga Lakshmi Bai-Agra Cantt Passenger Train 17 September tak cancel kar...
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di gai hai.
Yesterday (19:38) Agra to Get Fourth Vande Bharat Express, Connecting City to Varanasi (www.jagran.com)
IR Affairs
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568203   
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Sep 05 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Agra Cantt./AGC   Banaras/BSBS  
read full article... Vande Bharat Train: एक और वंदे भारत ट्रेन की सौगात, अब आगरा-वाराणसी का सफर मात्र सात घंटे में होगा पूरा

Agra will be getting its fourth Vande Bharat Express train, which will run between Agra Cantt and Varanasi. This train will reduce travel time between the two cities from over 10 hours to 7 hours. The train will have 12 coaches, including 10 chair car coaches and 2 executive coaches. It...
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will depart Agra Cantt at 6 am and arrive in Varanasi at 1 pm. The return journey will depart Varanasi at 3:20 pm and arrive in Agra Cantt at 10:22 pm. The train will stop at Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, Etawah, and Tundla. The average speed of the train will be 81.86 km/h. The fare and the starting date of operation are yet to be announced. This train is expected to boost tourism in Agra.

Agra ko uske chautha Vande Bharat Express train mil raha hai, jo Agra Cantt aur Varanasi ke beech chalega. Is train se dono city ke beech travel time 10 ghante se kam karke 7 ghante kar diya jayega. Train mein 12 coach honge, jinme 10 chair car coach aur 2 executive...
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coach honge. Yeh Agra Cantt se subah 6 baje chalega aur Varanasi mein dopahar 1 baje pahuchega. Return journey Varanasi se dopahar 3:20 baje chalega aur Agra Cantt mein raat 10:22 baje pahuchega. Train Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, Etawah, aur Tundla mein rukega. Train ki average speed 81.86 km/h hogi. Fare aur operation ki starting date abhi tak announce nahin ki gayi hai. Is train se Agra mein tourism boost hone ki ummeed hai.
Yesterday (19:26) Indian Railways Announces Train Cancellations and Route Changes Due to Work on Jhansi Division (www.livehindustan.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568193   
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Sep 05 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 05 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Palwal/PWL added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... यूपी के इस शहर से झांसी-दिल्ली की ट्रेनें कैंसिल, कई के बदले रूट, देखें शेड्यूल

The Indian Railways has announced cancellations and route changes for several trains due to ongoing work on the Dholpur-Hemtpur section of the Jhansi division. The cancellations and route changes will be effective from September 5th to September 17th. The affected trains include the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt-Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Passenger, Punjab...
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Mail, Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Express, Chhattisgarh Express, Nizamuddin-Tirupati Express, Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Express, Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Express, Shrimati Vaishno Devi Katra-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express, Nizamuddin-Yesvantpur Express, New Delhi-Dr. M.G. Chandran Chennai Central Express, Muzaffarpur-Surat Express, Gorakhpur-Okha Express, Tirupati-Nizamuddin Express, Ambedkar Nagar-Shrimati Vaishno Devi Katra Express, Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Express, Kolkata-Gwalior Express, Gwalior-Kolkata Express, Khajuraho-Udaipur City, Udaipur City-Khajuraho, Gwalior-Sabarmati Express, Sabarmati-Gwalior Express, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Agra Cantt, and Agra Cantt-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express. The specific dates and routes for each train are listed below.

Jhansi division ke Dholpur-Hemtpur section mein kaam chalne ki wajah se, railway ne kai trains ko cancel karne aur unka route change karne ki announcement ki hai. Ye changes 5 September se 17 September tak honge. Affected trains mein Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt-Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Passenger, Punjab Mail, Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Express, Chhattisgarh...
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Express, Nizamuddin-Tirupati Express, Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Express, Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Express, Shrimati Vaishno Devi Katra-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express, Nizamuddin-Yesvantpur Express, New Delhi-Dr. M.G. Chandran Chennai Central Express, Muzaffarpur-Surat Express, Gorakhpur-Okha Express, Tirupati-Nizamuddin Express, Ambedkar Nagar-Shrimati Vaishno Devi Katra Express, Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Express, Kolkata-Gwalior Express, Gwalior-Kolkata Express, Khajuraho-Udaipur City, Udaipur City-Khajuraho, Gwalior-Sabarmati Express, Sabarmati-Gwalior Express, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Agra Cantt, aur Agra Cantt-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express shamil hain. Har train ke liye specific dates aur routes niche diye gaye hain.
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