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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.

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
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The inaugural journey of the new Vande Bharat Express is being announced. The request for support suggests it's a significant event, and the author may be seeking engagement or participation.

Naye Vande Bharat Express ka inaugural journey start hone wala hai. Support ki request se pata chalta hai ki ye ek important event hai, aur author shayad engagement ya participation chahte honge.
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Yesterday (19:37) Train Services Disrupted Between Agra and Gwalior Due to Engine Failure and Maintenance Work
News Entry# 569941   
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Sep 17 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

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Sep 17 2024 (19:38)
Station Tag: Dholpur Junction/DHO added by Exynos9611~/2099623
रेल इंजन फेल, 4.30 घंटे आगरा-ग्वालियर ट्रैक बंद रहा, वंदे भारत 5:31 घंटे देरी से आई

Due to maintenance work between Dholpur-Hetampur, the main line was blocked from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday. During this period, the engine of a freight train carrying materials failed, causing disruption to train services between Agra and Gwalior for approximately 4.5 hours. The train remained stranded until 7:10 PM...
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when a replacement engine arrived from Morena. The Vande Bharat Express was rescheduled and arrived in Gwalior 5 hours and 31 minutes late. Trains arriving from Delhi are being diverted to Agra due to ongoing railway line work between Palwal and Dholpur-Hetampur.

Dholpur-Hetampur ke beech mein line ka maintenance kaam chalne ki wajah se, Somvaar ko dopahar 2:30 se sham 4:00 tak line block thi. Is time mein, material ladi hui train ka engine fail ho gaya. Isse Agra aur Gwalior ke beech train ka chalna lagabhag 4.5 ghante tak band raha. Train...
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sham 7:10 tak stranded rahi jab Morena se ek dusra engine aaya. Vande Bharat Express ko reschedule kiya gaya aur woh Gwalior 5 ghante 31 minute late pahunchi. Delhi se aane wali trains ko Palwal aur Dholpur-Hetampur ke beech chal rahe kaam ki wajah se Agra divert kiya ja raha hai.
Yesterday (19:37) Vande Bharat Express to Connect Agra Cantonment and Varanasi in 7 Hours
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Sep 17 2024 (19:37)
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वंदे भारत की रफ्तार: सुपर फास्ट ट्रेनों के मुकाबले 2.15 घंटे कम लेगी समय, इतनी देर में पहुंचे आगरा से बनारस

The Vande Bharat Express, which will run directly from Agra Cantonment to Varanasi, is the first of its kind. It will take 7 hours to reach Varanasi from Agra, saving 2 hours and 15 minutes compared to the current train service between Agra and Prayagraj, which takes 9 hours and 15...
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minutes.

Agra Cantonment se Banaras tak chalne wali Vande Bharat Express pehli seedhi seva hai. Ye Agra se 7 ghante mein Banaras pahunchane wali hai. Is samay Agra se Prayagraj tak chalne wali train 9:15 ghante ka samay leti hai. Yaani 2.15 ghante ki bachat hogi.
Sep 16 (22:58) Inauguration of First North Central Railway Vande Bharat Express in Prayagraj
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स्पेशल तो चली, लेकिन नियमित कब होगी आगरा-वाराणसी वंदेभारत

The first Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train for the North Central Railway (NCR) was inaugurated on Monday evening in Prayagraj. The train departed from Agra Cantt station as a special train, but its regular service start date is yet to be announced. While the train number was released earlier, the public...
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awaits the commencement of its regular operations. The Agra Cantt-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is the first Vande Bharat train owned by NCR. Previously, other Vande Bharat trains have passed through this region, but their maintenance was under the responsibility of other zonal railways. The train's inauguration in Agra was led by Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh, and the General Manager of NCR, Upendra Chandra Joshi. While the official notification for regular operations is yet to be issued, the NCR's Chief Public Relations Officer, Shashikant Tripathi, has confirmed that it will be released soon.

Prayagraj mein Uttar Madhy Railway ki pehli Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat train ka udghatan Somvaar sham ko hua. Yeh special train Agra Cantt station se chali, lekin iski regular service kab shuru hogi, yeh abhi tak pata nahi hai. ... Train ka number toh pehle hi release ho chuka hai,...
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toh log ab iski regular service ka intezaar kar rahe hain. ... Yeh pehli Vande Bharat train hai jo NCR ki hai. ... Somvaar ko Agra railway station pe, train ka sanchalan Rail Rajya Mantri Ravneet Singh aur Uttar Madhy Railway ke Mahaprabandhak Upendra Chandra Joshi ki aguwai mein hua. ... Iske regular sanchalan ki jaankari abhi tak nahi hai, par NCR ke CPRO Shashikant Tripathi ne bataya hai ki jald hi iske liye notification jaari kiya jaayega.
Sep 16 (22:50) Agra-Banaras Vande Bharat Express Inaugurated, Offers Affordable Rail Travel
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आगरा-बनारस वंदे भारत शुरू, पहले दिन सीटें फुल, खड़े होकर लोगों ने किया सफर

The Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat Express was inaugurated on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train virtually from Ahmedabad. The train was packed with passengers, with every seat filled on the 8-coach train. A free snack was provided by the railway to passengers between Agra and Tundla. ...
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The demand for a Vande Bharat connecting Agra to Banaras has been ongoing for a long time. The train will run six days a week, departing from Agra Cantt at 6 am and arriving in Banaras at 1 pm. The return journey departs from Banaras at 3.20 pm and arrives in Agra Cantt at 10.20 pm. The train will cover the distance between Agra Cantt and Banaras in seven hours, with stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj. The Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat is the fourth Vande Bharat train in the Agra Rail Division and the 13th in Uttar Pradesh. Railway Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu stated that the government is working to provide affordable rail travel for passengers across India, with plans to introduce new Vande Metro and Amrit Bharat premium trains. He also highlighted the significant construction of general and sleeper coaches in rail coach factories.

Agra Cantt se Banaras tak Vande Bharat Express ka udghatan Somvaar ko hua. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne Ahmedabad se virtually train ko green flag dikha kar rawana kiya. Train bilkul full thi, 8 coach wali train mein ek bhi seat khali nahi thi. Agra se Tundla tak railway ne free...
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snack diya. Agra aur Banaras ko connect karne wali Vande Bharat ki demand bahut time se chal rahi thi. Train hafte mein 6 din chalegi, Agra Cantt se subah 6 baje niklegi aur Banaras 1 baje pahuchegi. Return journey Banaras se dopahar 3.20 baje shuru hogi aur Agra Cantt raat 10.20 baje pahuchegi. Train Agra Cantt se Banaras tak 7 ghante mein pahuchegi, usme Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central aur Prayagraj mein ruknega. Agra Cantt-Banaras Vande Bharat Agra Rail Division ki chauthi aur Uttar Pradesh ki 13th Vande Bharat train hai. Railway Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu ne kaha ki government poora desh mein passengers ko sasta rail travel dene ke liye kaam kar rahi hai, aur new Vande Metro aur Amrit Bharat premium trains lane ki plan hai. Unhone yeh bhi bataaya ki rail coach factories mein bahut saare general aur sleeper coaches bana rahe hain.
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Inaugural special ki bat kar rahe h ye log !
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