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AGC/Agra Cantt. (6 PFs)
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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
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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 178
Number of Originating Trains: 18
Number of Terminating Trains: 18
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Yesterday (22:49) North Central Railway to Operate 524 Special Trains During Festive Season
Entry# 6204897   
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Sep 29 2024 (22:49)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 29 2024 (22:49)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 29 2024 (22:49)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
335 अतिरिक्त फेरे, त्योहारों पर कीजिए ट्रेनों से सफर

The North Central Railway (NCR) will operate 524 special trains from October 1st to November 30th to accommodate the expected surge in passenger travel during the festive season. This represents an increase of 335 trips compared to the previous year. The decision comes in anticipation of heavy passenger traffic during Durga...
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Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Regular trains like the Prayagraj Express, Humsafar, Netaji Express, North East Express, and Rewanchal Express to Delhi are already full. The NCR zone will operate these special trains from its three divisions - Prayagraj, Agra, and Jhansi. Railway officials claim that seats are currently available on these special trains and the 2242 trains passing through the NCR zone. The list of special trains is being updated regularly and passengers can book tickets after checking seat availability.

Festive season mein passengers ko comfortable journey karwane ke liye North Central Railway special trains chalayega. 1 October se 30 November tak NCR zone se shuru hone wali trains ke 524 extra ferron ka operation karega, jo ki pichle saal is period mein 189 ferron se 335 ferron zyada hai. Durga...
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Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja ke mauke pe trains mein passengers ki bahut rush hoti hai. Regular trains jaise ki Prayagraj Express, Humsafar, Netaji Express, North East Express, aur Rewanchal Express Delhi ke liye already full ho chuke hai. Isliye Railway passengers ke liye special trains chalaya ja raha hai. North Central Railway ke teen Prayagraj, Agra, aur Jhansi mandalon se total 524 special trains ke ferron ka operation karega. Railway officials ka claim hai ki sabhi trains mein abhi seats available hai. Is duration mein 2242 trains aise hain jo NCR zone se pass honge. Inmein bhi seats available hai. North Central Railway ke senior PRO Dr. Amit Malviya ka kehna hai ki special trains ki list time-time pe release ki jaayegi. Passengers ismein seats dekhkar ticket book karwa sakte hain.
Sep 28 (09:34) Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to 20 Train Pairs, Cancels Durg-Nizamuddin Express Due to Track Work
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Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
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Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Katni Junction/KTE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Shahdol/SDL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Agra Fort/AF added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
कोलकाता, उदयपुर, अजमेर का सफर आसान, त्योहारों से पहले रेलवे ने डेढ़ दर्जन ट्रेनों में बढ़ाए 26 कोच

Indian Railways has announced the addition of extra coaches to 20 pairs of trains to improve passenger convenience. This includes adding a second AC coach and a third AC coach to the Bikaner-Kolkata-Bikaner Express from October 3rd to November 1st, a general coach to the Udaipur City-Khajuraho-Udaipur City Express from October...
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1st to November 2nd, a third AC coach to the Jodhpur-Varanasi City-Jodhpur Express from October 1st to November 1st, two general coaches to the Ajmer-Agra Fort-Ajmer Express from October 1st to 31st, and a third AC Economy coach to the Ajmer-Sealdah-Ajmer Express from October 1st to November 1st. Additionally, the Durg-Hazarat Nizamuddin Express is canceled on October 4th, 8th, and 11th, and the Hazarat Nizamuddin-Durg Express is canceled on October 5th, 10th, and 12th due to track work being done on the Shahdol-New Katni Junction section of the Bilaspur division. Full refunds will be provided to passengers with reservations on the canceled trains.

Indian Railways ne yaatriyon ki suvidha ke liye 20 pair of trains mein extra coaches add karne ka aelan kiya hai. Isme Bikaner-Kolkata-Bikaner Express mein October 3rd se November 1st tak ek second AC coach aur ek third AC coach, Udaipur City-Khajuraho-Udaipur City Express mein October 1st se November 2nd tak...
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ek general coach, Jodhpur-Varanasi City-Jodhpur Express mein October 1st se November 1st tak ek third AC coach, Ajmer-Agra Fort-Ajmer Express mein October 1st se 31st tak do general coaches, aur Ajmer-Sealdah-Ajmer Express mein October 1st se November 1st tak ek third AC Economy coach add kiya gaya hai. Iske alawa, Durg-Hazarat Nizamuddin Express ko October 4th, 8th, aur 11th ko cancel kar diya gaya hai, aur Hazarat Nizamuddin-Durg Express ko October 5th, 10th, aur 12th ko cancel kar diya gaya hai kyonki Bilaspur division ke Shahdol-New Katni Junction section mein track work kiya ja raha hai. Cancel ki gayi trains mein reservation karne wale yaatriyon ko full refund diya jaayega.
Sep 27 (12:10) Uttar Pradesh Sees Record Surge in Domestic and International Tourism in 2024
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Sep 27 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 27 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 27 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 27 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 27 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Ayodhya Dham Junction/AY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
UP Tourism: यूपी में बढ़ा घरेलू और विदेशी पर्यटन, अयोध्या ने सबको पीछे छोड़ा

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in the first half of 2024. Domestic tourist arrivals increased by 60% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 32.28 crore. International tourist arrivals also saw a 40% rise, reaching 10.36 lakh. Ayodhya, fueled by...
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the inauguration of the Ram Temple, saw a record number of visitors (10.99 crore) in the first six months of 2024, exceeding the entire year's figures for other cities in UP. Agra, with 7.03 lakh international tourists, remains a popular destination. The state government is focusing on promoting religious tourism, adventure tourism, and rural tourism, and is developing world-class tourism infrastructure. The growth in tourism is attributed to improved connectivity and new train routes, like the Vande Bharat Express, making travel planning more efficient.

Uttar Pradesh mein domestic aur international tourism mein bada badlaav aaya hai. 2024 ke pehle 6 mahino mein, domestic tourists ki sankhya 60% badhkar 32.28 crore ho gayi, aur international tourists 40% badhkar 10.36 lakh ho gaye. Ram Mandir ke inauguration ke baad Ayodhya mein bahut saare log aaye - pehle...
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6 mahino mein 10.99 crore, UP ke aur cities ke poora saal ke aankde se zyada. Agra mein 7.03 lakh international tourists aaye, yeh popular destination ban gaya hai. State government religious tourism, adventure tourism aur rural tourism ko promote kar raha hai, aur world-class facilities banaya ja raha hai. Tourism mein badlaav improved connectivity aur Vande Bharat Express jaise train routes ki wajah se aaya hai.
Sep 25 (19:39) Vande Bharat Express Starts Regular Service From Varanasi To Agra, Faces Delay Due To Pilot Dispute
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Sep 25 2024 (19:40)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 25 2024 (19:40)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Exynos9611~/2099623
वाराणसी-आगरा वंदेभारत संचालन को लेकर रनिंग स्टाफ आमने-सामने:NER के लोको पायलट आक्रोशित होकर पटरी पर बैठे, प्रयागराज तक संचालन पर अड़े देरी से रवाना हुई ट्रेन

The Vande Bharat Express, which runs between Varanasi and Agra, commenced its regular service today. However, the train's departure was delayed due to a dispute between locomotive pilots from the North Eastern Railway (NER) and North Central Railway (NCR). NER pilots insisted on operating the train till Prayagraj, citing railway regulations,...
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while NCR pilots were assigned to operate the train. NER pilots protested by sitting in front of the train at Platform 8 and raising slogans, resulting in a one-hour delay. The train, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16th, will operate on a daily basis, except Fridays. The train departs Varanasi at 3 pm and reaches Agra at 10:20 pm. The return journey from Agra starts at 6 am and reaches Varanasi at 1 pm. The train covers the 576 km distance between the two cities in seven hours with stops at Prayagraj, Kanpur, Etawah, and Tundla. The ticket prices vary based on the distance and class of travel, with catering charges being separate. Passengers have the option to opt out of catering services, which would lower the ticket price.

Varanasi se Agra jaane wali Vande Bharat Express, aaj se regular ho gayi, par late chali. Banaras se Agra jaane wali train ke liye, NER aur NCR ke loco pilots lad gaye. NER ke pilots chahte the ki train Prayagraj tak unko chalane do, railway rules ke hisab se, par NCR...
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ke pilots ko train operate karne ka kaam diya gaya tha. NER ke pilots ne Platform 8 pe khade train ke aage baith ke, slogans lagaye, aur ek ghanta delay ho gaya. Train ko 16 September ko Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne launch kiya tha. Yeh train har din chalegi, Friday ko chhodke. Train Varanasi se 3 pm pe chali aur Agra 10:20 pm pe pahunchegi. Agra se return journey 6 am pe start hota hai aur 1 pm pe Varanasi pahunchta hai. Train, 576 km ki distance, do cities ke beech, 7 hours mein cover karegi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Etawah aur Tundla pe stop karegi. Ticket prices, distance aur class of travel pe depend karenge, catering charges alag se honge. Passengers, catering services ko choose kar sakte hain, agar nahin chahiye toh ticket price kam ho jaayega.
Sep 25 (19:38) Agra Railway Hospital Extends OPD Hours, Eliminates Lunch Break
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Sep 25 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Agra Cantt./AGC  
आगरा रेलवे हॉस्पिटल में ओपीडी का बदला समय:रेलवे बोर्ड के आदेश को लागू किया गया, नहीं होगा अब लंच ब्रेक

The Agra Railway Hospital has changed its OPD timings following instructions from the Railway Board. Doctors will now be available for patients even during lunch hours, eliminating the lunch break at the hospital. Previously, the OPD functioned in two shifts. The Railway Board has issued orders to expand healthcare services in...
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railway hospitals for employees, pensioners, and their dependents, extending OPD hours and the time for dispensing medicines. This order, issued on August 27th, has now been implemented at the Agra Railway Hospital.

Agra Railway Hospital mein ab OPD ka time badal gaya hai. Railway Board ke order ke wajah se, lunch time mein bhi doctor patients ke liye available rahenge. Ab hospital mein lunch break nahi hoga. Pehle OPD do shifts mein chalti thi. Railway Board ne employees, pensioners aur unke dependents ke...
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liye railway hospitals mein health services badhane ka order diya hai. Isme OPD ka time badhane ke saath saath, dawa distribution counter khulne ka time bhi badha diya gaya hai. Railway Board ne 27 August ko sabhi zonal railways ko order deke, mandaliy railway hospitals aur dispensaries mein OPD ka time badhane ka instruction diya tha. Jiske baad Agra Railway Hospital mein ise ab implement kiya gaya hai.
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