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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.

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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Sep 30 (20:00) Agra Metro Expands to RBS College by March 2025, Second Corridor Construction Begins
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मार्च तक आरबीएस कॉलेज तक शुरू होगी मेट्रो सेवा

The Agra Metro service is expanding to RBS College by March 2025. The initial section from the Taj Mahal East Gate to Mankaameshwar Temple is operational, carrying 12,000 passengers daily. The extension will involve the completion of underground tunnels and station construction. The second corridor from Agra Cantt to Kalindi...
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Vihar has been awarded to L&T, and they will begin survey work soon. The first corridor includes 7 underground and 6 elevated stations. However, three elevated stations are delayed due to pending NOCs from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Agra me metro service ka vistaar March 2025 tak RBS College tak kiya jaayega. Taj Mahal East Gate se Mankaameshwar Mandir tak metro service pehle se hi shuru ho chuki hai, jismein 12,000 yaatri prati din yaatra kar rahe hain. Extension me underground tunnels aur station construction ka kaam bhi shamil...
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hai. Dusra corridor Agra Cantt se Kalindi Vihar tak ban raha hai, aur yeh kaam L&T ko diya gaya hai. Company jaldi hi survey ka kaam shuru karegi. Pehla corridor me 7 underground aur 6 elevated stations hain. Lekin, teen elevated stations NHAI ki NOC na milne ki wajah se der se ho rahe hain.
Sep 30 (19:18) Indian Railways Announces 158 'Pooja Special' Trains for UP-Bihar Travel During Festivals
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रेल यात्रियों को सौगात: नवरात्र, दशहरा, दीपावली और छठ पर चलेंगी 158 स्पेशल ट्रेन, लखनऊ में भी स्टॉपेज

Indian Railways has announced 158 special trains called 'Pooja Specials' to cater to the travel needs of people travelling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during festivals like Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. These trains will operate 1,198 trips, potentially mitigating the issue of confirmed ticket scarcity. The news article also...
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covers various other incidents and events including a hate speech incident in Bijnor by a Samajwadi Party MLA, a murder case in Kanpur, a protest in Lucknow following the death of Naserullah, a suicide by an area manager in Jhansi, a fatal accident in Noida, and news from Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

Indian Railways ne Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali aur Chhath Puja jaise festivals ke liye 158 special trains, 'Pooja Specials', announce kiya hai. Ye trains UP aur Bihar jaane waale logo ki travel needs ko pura karenge aur 1,198 trips karenge. Isse confirm tickets ki problem kafi had tak kam ho sakti hai....
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Article mein aur bhi incidents aur events cover kiye gaye hai, jaise Bijnor mein Samajwadi Party MLA ka hate speech case, Kanpur mein ek murder case, Lucknow mein Naserullah ki maut ke baad protest, Jhansi mein ek area manager ka suicide, Noida mein ek fatal accident, aur Madhya Pradesh aur Punjab se news.
Sep 29 (19:27) Jodhpur to be Connected by Vande Bharat Express
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Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

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Station Tag: Jodhpur/JU added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Rajasthan News : जोधपुर से आगरा के लिए जल्द शुरू होगी सेमी हाई स्पीड वंदे भारत ट्रेन- जानिए क्या रहेगा रूट

Rajasthan is gradually connecting its major cities with Vande Bharat Express, a semi high-speed train. After Jaipur, Udaipur and Kota, Jodhpur is now set to be included in this network. The Vande Bharat Express will now run between Jodhpur and Agra.

Rajasthan ke bade shahar ek-ek karke semi high-speed train Vande Bharat se judne shuru ho gaye hain. Jaipur, Udaipur aur Kota ke baad ab Jodhpur bhi Vande Bharat se judne ja raha hai. Semi high-speed train Vande Bharat ab Jodhpur se Agra ke liye daudegi.
Sep 29 (19:27) Train Cancellations and Delays at Dholpur Station Due to Electronic Interlocking
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Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
ध्यान दें: इस रूट पर झांसी का सफर हुआ मुश्किल, चार ट्रेनें हुईं निरस्त...आठ को रोका जाएगा; देखें सूची

Due to the implementation of electronic interlocking at Dholpur station, four trains operating between Agra Cantt and Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi will be canceled on September 30th. Additionally, eight trains will be stopped and held at Dholpur station.

Dholpur station pe electronic interlocking lagne ki wajah se, 30 September ko Agra Cantt aur Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi ke beech chalne wali chaar trains cancel ho jayengi. Iske alawa, aath trains ko Dholpur station pe rok kar guzara jayega.
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: 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.
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