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AGC/Agra Cantt. (6 PFs)
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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.

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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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Yesterday (19:25) Vande Bharat Train Inauguration Rescheduled to September 16th
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Vande Bharat: आगरा कैंट से वाराणसी का सफर होगा आसान, 16 सितंबर को वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस का शुभारंभ

The inauguration of the Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat train has been rescheduled to September 16th. It was originally planned for September 15th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the train. The new date has been confirmed through a letter from the Prime Minister's Office.

Agra Cantt se Varanasi jaane wali Vande Bharat train ka inauguration ab 16 September ko hoga. Pehle yeh 15 September ko hona tha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is train ko virtually flag off karenge. PMO se yeh nayi date ka letter aaya hai.
Yesterday (18:10) Vande Bharat Express Trains to Offer Free Travel to School Children on Inauguration Day
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Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Prayagraj: वंदे भारत में पहले दिन स्कूली बच्चों को कराया जाएगा फ्री सफर, रेलवे करेगा खाने-पीने की भी व्यवस्था

On September 15th, the new Vande Bharat Express train from Agra Cantt to Banaras will begin service. On the same day, the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat will be upgraded to 20 coaches (from 16). Both trains will operate as special trains on September 15th and will be painted in saffron color....
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On the inaugural day, school children from Prayagraj will be given free travel on both routes. Railway will provide transportation from Prayagraj to Varanasi and back, along with food arrangements. The number of students traveling is yet to be confirmed.

15 September ko, Agra Cantt se Banaras ke liye new Vande Bharat Express train start ho rahi hai. Us din hi, Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat me 16 ki jagah 20 coaches lagaye jaa rahe hain. Dono trains 15 September ko special trains ke roop me chalengi aur dono saffron color ki...
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hongi. Inaugural day pe, Prayagraj ke school children ko dono routes pe free travel diya jaayega. Railway Prayagraj se Varanasi tak aur waapas jane ka, khane-peene ka bhi vyavastha karega. Kitne students travel karenge, abhi confirm nahi hai.
Yesterday (12:18) Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, Shriram Express Short-Terminated
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News Entry# 569137   
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Sep 12 2024 (12:19)
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Sep 12 2024 (12:19)
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Sep 12 2024 (12:18)
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श्रीधाम एक्सप्रेस नहीं जाएगी निजामुद्दीन, जबलपुर से होकर जाएंगी एलटीटी से यूपी-बिहार के लिए ट्रेनें

Indian Railways has announced special trains to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Four special trains will be operating via Jabalpur, including the LTT Mumbai-Banaras Weekly Express, LTT-Danapur Special, LTT-Samastipur Special, and LTT-Prayagraj Special. These trains will operate between October 30th and November 6th, stopping...
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at Katni, Satna, and Narsinghpur stations. Additionally, the Shriram Express (train number 12192) will be temporarily short-terminated at Agra Cantt station on October 15th and 16th due to ongoing third-line work on the Mathura-Agra section. Train number 12191 will originate from Agra Cantt station on October 16th and 17th.

Indian Railways ne Diwali aur Chhath Puja ke time mein train mein bheed ko dekhte hue special train chalane ka decision liya hai. Char special train chalai ja rahi hain, jo Jabalpur se ho kar jaengi. Railway LTT Mumbai-Banaras Weekly Express, LTT-Danapur Special, LTT-Samastipur Special aur LTT-Prayagraj Special train chalane ja...
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raha hai. Ye train 30 October se 6 November ke beech chalengi, aur Katni, Satna aur Narsinghpur stations pe bhi rukengi. Iske alawa, Shriram Express (train number 12192) ko 15 aur 16 October ko Agra Cantt station pe short-terminate kar diya jayega, Mathura-Agra section mein third line ka kaam chalne ke wajah se. Train number 12191, 16 aur 17 October ko Agra Cantt station se start hogi.
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Could they have run Shridham till MTJ?
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Additionally, the Shridham Express (train number 12192) will be temporarily short-terminated at Agra Cantt station on Sept. 15th and 16th due to ongoing third-line work on the Mathura-Agra section
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Yesterday (08:03) PM Modi to Flag off 11 Vande Bharat Trains in Tatanagar on September 15th
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News Entry# 569110   
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टाटानगर से पीएम मोदी 11 वंदे भारत ट्रेनों का दिखाएंगे हरी झंडी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off 11 Vande Bharat trains on September 15th from Platform No. 1 of Tatanagar Railway Station. The event will last 10 minutes, followed by a 50-minute ceremony at the parking lot. Modi will remotely activate the trains and wave the flag to signal their departure....
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He will also meet students of a local Kendriya Vidyalaya and address the public in the station area. This will be followed by a roadshow in Bistupur and attendance at a BJP event in Gopal Maidan. The station will be under SPG security from September 11th, with limited passenger movement. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Tatanagar on September 14th to review development projects and attend the main event. The 11 Vande Bharat trains to be flagged off include Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, and Varanasi-Deoghar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 15 September ko Tatanagar Railway Station ke Platform No. 1 se 11 Vande Bharat trains ko flag off karenge. Event 10 minutes ka hoga, uske baad parking lot mein 50 minutes ka ceremony hoga. Modi remotely trains ko activate karenge aur flag wave karenge. Wo local...
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Kendriya Vidyalaya ke students se bhi milenge aur station area mein public ko address karenge. Iske baad Bistupur mein roadshow aur Gopal Maidan mein BJP ke main event mein bhi join karenge. Station 11 September se SPG security ke neeche hoga, passenger movement limited hoga. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 14 September ko Tatanagar aayenge development projects ko review karne aur main event mein join karne ke liye. 11 Vande Bharat trains jo flag off ki jaayengi unme Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, aur Varanasi-Deoghar include hain.
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Aur yah saare VB nishikant Dubey chalwa rahe hain... lol ::))
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Sep 11 (23:06) Free Travel for School Children on Inaugural Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
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News Entry# 569092   
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वंदेभारत में पहले दिन स्कूली बच्चे करेंगे मुफ्त सफर

On its inaugural run, the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express will offer free travel to school children. The Railway will coordinate with schools to transport students from Prayagraj to Varanasi. The 8-coach Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat, with a capacity of 530 seats, will commence operations on September 15th. The Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat, scheduled...
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to begin on September 16th, will be expanded to 20 coaches, all of which will be new. Both trains will be saffron colored. The Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat will extend its route to Prayagraj to facilitate the transportation of school children. The children will be brought to Varanasi on this train and returned on another. Similarly, students and scout guides from Prayagraj will participate in the inaugural journey of the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat. The Railway will provide food and water for all participants. The Railway is issuing special passes for children on these inaugural trial runs. The 8-coach Agra Vande Bharat will have a total of 530 seats, including 478 in chair car and 52 in executive class. The Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express will see an increase of 312 chair car seats, bringing the total seat count to 1440. This includes 104 seats in executive class. Currently, this train has 1128 seats across all classes. NCR's CPRO Shashikant Tripathi has stated that the notification for the Vande Bharat is yet to be released but preparations are complete.

Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express pe pahle din school ke bacche free me safar karenge. Railway school se contact karega aur bacchon ko Prayagraj se Varanasi le jaayega. 8-coach Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat, jisme 530 seats hain, 15 September se start hogi. Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat, 16 September se shuru hone wali hai, 20...
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coaches ki ho jaayegi, aur sabhi coaches naye honge. Dono trains bhagwa rang ki honge. Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Prayagraj tak aayegi. Isme school ke bacchon ko laya jaayega aur dusri train se vapas bheja jaayega. Issi tarah, Prayagraj se school ke bacche aur scout guides Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat ke pehle safar me shamil honge. Railway sabhi ke liye khana aur pani ka bandobast karega. In pehle din chalne wali trial train me, Railway bacchon ke liye special pass jaari kar raha hai. 8-coach Agra Vande Bharat mein total 530 seats honge, jisme 478 chair car aur 52 executive class ki honge. Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express mein 312 chair car seats badhane ke baad total seats ki sankhya 1440 ho jaayegi. Isme 104 seats executive class ki bhi shamil hain. Ab is train mein sabhi categories ki 1128 seats hai. NCR ke CPRO Shashikant Tripathi ne kaha hai ki Vande Bharat ka notification abhi jaari nahi hua hai, lekin tayyari puri ho gayi hai.
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