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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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Today (19:27) Jodhpur to be Connected by Vande Bharat Express
Entry# 6204725   
  Past Edits
Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Sawai Madhopur Junction/SWM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
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.
Today (19:27) Train Cancellations and Delays at Dholpur Station Due to Electronic Interlocking
Entry# 6204724   
  Past Edits
Sep 29 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

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.
Yesterday (09:34) Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to 20 Train Pairs, Cancels Durg-Nizamuddin Express Due to Track Work
Entry# 6203527   
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Sep 28 2024 (09:34)
Station Tag: Birsinghpur/BRS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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 25 (19:39) Vande Bharat Express Starts Regular Service From Varanasi To Agra, Faces Delay Due To Pilot Dispute
Entry# 6201309   
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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
Entry# 6201304   
  Past Edits
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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