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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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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 179
Number of Originating Trains: 18
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Today (20:53) Infrastructure Updates: Agra Metro, NHAI Debt, Bullet Train Progress, Gaggal Airport Expansion, and Real Estate Tech Advancements
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Sep 16 2024 (20:53)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Agra Cantt./AGC  
L&T wins Agra Metro Line 2’s AGCC-07 construction contract Government Plans NHAI Bond Buyback Bullet Train Project Receives Critical Supplies SC clears Gaggal airport expansion project.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded the contract to build Agra Metro Line 2, which will include elevated tracks, stations, and other infrastructure. This project aims to improve Agra's public transportation system, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance connectivity. The Indian government is planning a bond buyback program worth ₹50,000...
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to ₹70,000 crore to help reduce the debt burden of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Over 35,000 MT of rails, track construction machinery, and other supplies have been delivered for India's bullet train project, which will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The Supreme Court has cleared the Gaggal airport expansion project in Himachal Pradesh, which was stalled due to environmental concerns and land acquisition issues. The real estate industry is expected to be transformed by technological advancements such as virtual reality tours, smart home automation, blockchain for property transactions, big data analytics, augmented reality for property design, and drone technology for aerial photography.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) ko Agra Metro Line 2 banane ka contract mila hai, jisme elevated tracks, stations, aur dusre infrastructure include honge. Yeh project Agra ke public transportation system ko behtar banane, traffic jam kam karne aur connectivity badhane ka lakshya rakhta hai. Indian government ₹50,000 se ₹70,000 crore...
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ke bond buyback program ki planning kar raha hai, jisse National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ke debt burden ko kam karne mein madad milegi. India ke bullet train project ke liye 35,000 MT se zyada rails, track construction machinery aur dusre supplies deliver kiye gaye hain, yeh Mumbai aur Ahmedabad ko connect karega. Supreme Court ne Himachal Pradesh mein Gaggal airport expansion project ko clear kar diya hai, jo environmental concerns aur land acquisition issues ki wajah se ruk gaya tha. Real estate industry mein virtual reality tours, smart home automation, blockchain for property transactions, big data analytics, augmented reality for property design aur drone technology for aerial photography jaise technological advancements se badlaav aane ki ummeed hai.
Today (20:52) Construction Begins on Agra Metro Line-1's Package AGCC-05
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Ceigall India begins casting U-Girder for AGCC-05 of Agra Metro

Construction of Agra Metro Line-1's Package AGCC-05, a 3.725 km elevated section, has begun. Ceigall India, along with subcontractor Dixcon Infra, has started casting 28-meter long U-girders for the viaduct. This package is located on the northern end of the line and connects three elevated stations (ISBT, Guru Ka Taal, and...
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Sikandra) with a twin tunnel between Ramp and RBS College Stations. The work, awarded to Ceigall India in March 2024 for a cost of 266.94 crore, is expected to be completed within 24 months. Package AGCC-05 will also provide connectivity to the 7.93 km underground Package AGCC-02, and is the final package for the construction of Line-1, which is expected to be operational by 2026.

Agra Metro Line-1 pe, 3.725 km lamba Package AGCC-05 ka construction shuru ho gaya hai. Ceigall India, Dixcon Infra ke saath, viaduct ke liye 28 meter lamba U-girders cast karne lage hain. Ye package line ke uttar taraf hai aur teen elevated stations (ISBT, Guru Ka Taal, aur Sikandra) ko Ramp...
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aur RBS College Stations ke beech ek twin tunnel se jodta hai. March 2024 mein Ceigall India ko 266.94 crore mein yeh kaam diya gaya tha, jisko 24 mahino mein poora karna hai. Package AGCC-05, 7.93 km underground Package AGCC-02 se bhi connect hoga, aur Line-1 ke construction ka yeh aakhiri package hai, jiska 2026 tak operational hona hai.
Today (20:32) Vande Bharat Express Connects Agra to Varanasi in 7 Hours
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Sep 16 2024 (20:32)
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Sep 16 2024 (20:32)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
खुशखबरी: यूपी के इस रेल मंडल को चौथी वंदे भारत की सौगात, ताजनगरी से जुड़ेगी धर्मनगरी; जानें सब कुछ

A new Vande Bharat Express superfast train was launched on Monday, September 16th, connecting Agra Cantt station to Varanasi. The train was flagged off by Railway Minister of State Ravnish Singh Bittu. This new service will benefit passengers traveling from Agra to Allahabad High Court and Baba Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi....
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The train will cover the distance between Agra and Varanasi in just seven hours.

Agra ko ek aur Vande Bharat Express superfast train ka tohfa mila hai. Monday, 16 September ko, Agra Cantt station se Varanasi tak Vande Bharat train ka shubhaarambh hua. Rail Rajya Mantri Ravnish Singh Bittu ne yeh train green flag dikhakar start kiya. Tajnagari se Allahabad High Court aur Baba...
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Vishwanath Dham Varanasi jaane walon ko bahut raahat milegi. Yeh train sirf 7 ghanton mein Agra se Varanasi ki yaatra puri karegi.
Today (18:04) Vande Bharat Express Inauguration: Launch Date Uncertain, Platform at Banaras Junction Unconfirmed
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Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Railway : आगरा- वाराणसी वंदे भारत कब नियमित होगी, किसी को पता नहीं

Prime Minister Modi will virtually flag off the Vande Bharat Express from Agra Cantt to Banaras on Monday. While the train will operate as a special train on the first day, its regular schedule has not yet been announced, even on Sunday night. Furthermore, the platform for its stop at Banaras...
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Junction has not been finalized. The Vande Bharat will have stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur, and Prayagraj Junction. Its timetable has already been released by the railways, but the official start date for regular service remains uncertain even a day before the inauguration.

PM Modi Monday ko Agra Cantt se Banaras ke liye Vande Bharat ko virtually green flag dikhaenge. Pehle din yeh train special train ke roop mein challegi, lekin yeh regular kab hogi, iska notification Sunday raat tak bhi jaari nahin hua. Itna hi nahin, iske regular chalne ke baad junction pe...
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iska thaherav kis platform pe hoga, yeh bhi ab tak decide nahin ho saka. Vande Bharat Agra Cantt se Banaras ke beech Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur aur Prayagraj Junction pe rukega. Iski time table railway dwara pehle hi jaari ki ja chuki hai, lekin regular roop se train kab shuru hogi, yeh iske udghatan ke ek din pehle bhi nahin tay ho saka.
Yesterday (22:56) Fourth Vande Bharat Express to Begin Service Through Kanpur Central
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News Entry# 569685   
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आज से कानपुर सेंट्रल से होकर चलेगी चौथी वंदेभारत

The fourth Vande Bharat Express train (20175/20176), running between Agra Cantt and Banaras, will be inaugurated on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train virtually. The train will arrive at Kanpur Central Station at 7:50 PM and will be welcomed by local dignitaries, including MPs, MLAs, and ministers....
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The train will depart from Agra Cantt at 4:15 PM and will reach Banaras at 11:55 PM. The train will operate on all days except Friday. Currently, there are three pairs of Vande Bharat trains that run through Kanpur Central Station.

Aaj se Agra Cantt se Banaras jaane wali chauthi Vande Bharat Express train (20175/20176) ka shubhaarambh hoga. Prime Minister Narendra Modi train ko virtual harr jhandi dikhaenge. Kanpur Central Station par sham 7:50 baje train ka bhavya swagat hoga. Isme Sansad, Vidhayak, Mantri shamil honge. Agra Cantt se yeh train sham...
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4:15 baje chalegi. Sham 7:50 baje Kanpur Central aayegi. Paanch minute rukne ke baad raat 11:55 baje Banaras pahuchegi. Yeh train Shukravar ko chhodkar apne niyamit schedule par chalegi. Abhi Kanpur Central Station ho kar teen jodi Vande Bharat train chalti hai.
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