Popularly
known as the City of Taj, Agra is situated in the
north India state of Agra. The city was the capital
of erstwhile Mughals during 16th - 17th century, who
erected several architectural wonders. Even today
Agra provides a glimpse of the bygone era through
its forts and monuments and draws tourists from world
over. Taj Mahal, a white marble built by Shah Jahan
about 350 years ago is one of the Seven Wonders of
the World. Agra Fort constructed by Akbar is another
superb specimen of Mughal architecture. Sikandra and
Fatehpur Sikri are interesting places related to Mughals,
both located at a close distance from Agra. In addition
to a vibrant centre of art and culture, Agra is also
famous for handicrafts, leather work, brass water,
carpets, jewelry, embroidery work, zari and marble
work.
Agra Cantt Railway Station
Station
Code AGC
Arrival
and Departure Enquiry 131,
133, 134, 0562 2364516 /
17
Reservation
Enquiry 136,
0562 2364244 (manual)
Station
Details Agra Cantonment
or Agra Cantt railway station
is the main rail head of Agra
situated in the vicinity of
Idgah Colony. The railway station
is one of divisional headquarters
of the North Central Railways.
Taj Express, Shatabdi Express,
Gondwana Express and Jhelum
Express are some of the trains
connecting Delhi with Agra.
For the convenience of travelers,
the railway station has a tourist
reception centre. Indrail passes
are also offered at Agra Cantt
railway station. From the railway
station taxis, tempos, auto-rickshaws
and cycle rickshaws are available
for various places of the city.
Idgah bus station, the main
bus stand of Agra is located
close to the railway station.
Accommodation is available in
hotels, just outside the railway
station.
Amenities
Passenger amenities
available at Agra Cantt railway
station include waiting room,
retiring room, computerized
reservation office, tourist information
counter, Indrail pass, refreshment
room (vegetarian and non vegetarian),
tea stall, book stall and water
coolers.
Distances
of major landmarks Airport
(3.6 km), Taj Mahal (5.7 km),
Agra Fort (5.2 km), Sikandra
(9.7 km), Fatehpur Sikri (38
km), Mathura (57 km), Bharatpur
(56 km), Delhi (202 km), Jaipur
(237 km)
Agra Fort Railway Station
Station
Code AF
Arrival
and Departure Enquiry 0562
- 2364163
Reservation
Enquiry 132, 0562 -
2364131
Station
Details Agra Fort railway
station is another important
railway station of Agra located
close to Agra Fort. The railway
station is served by the Western
Railways. Agra Fort railway
station is also a terminus for
the meter gauge trains. The railway
is connected by mail and express
trains with Delhi, Mumbai and
other West Indian cities. Toofan
Express connects Agra with Delhi.
Palace on Wheels, the luxurious
train running in Golden triangle
tourist circuit passes through
Agra Fort station. Agra Fort,
Jami Masjid and Shri Agra Teerth
are the places of tourist interest
adjacent to the railway station.
Close to the railway station
is the Agra Fort bus stand. For
local transport taxis, auto-rickshaws
and cycle-rickshaws are available
at the railway station.
Amenities
Agra Fort railway station
is equipped with facilities
like waiting room, retiring room,
refreshment room, tea stall,
telephone booth, book stall
and water coolers.
Distances of major landmarks Airport (6.4 km), Taj
Mahal (3.8 km), Agra Fort (0.9 km), Sikandra (10.4
km), Fatehpur Sikri (38 km), Mathura (57 km), Bharatpur
(56 km), Delhi (200 km), Jaipur (235 km)
Agra City Railway Station
Station
Code AGA
Arrival
and Departure Enquiry
Reservation
Enquiry
Station
Details Agra City railway
station is one of the six rail
heads in Agra, situated in the
northern part of the city. The
railway station is under the
administrative control of Northern
Railways. Agra City railway
station is mainly served by the
passenger trains from nearby
destinations. Many important
express trains also pass through
the railway station. Indrail
passes are available at Agra
City railway station. Idgah
bus stand, the main bus terminus
of Agra is located at a short
distance from the railway station.
Amenities
Amenities available
at Agra Fort railway station
are waiting room, tea stall,
indrail pass, telephone booth,
book stall and water coolers.
Distances
of major landmarks Airport
(6.4 km), Taj Mahal (5.5 km),
Agra Fort (2.2 km), Sikandra
(7.3 km), Fatehpur Sikri (38
km), Mathura (54 km), Bharatpur
(56 km), Delhi (200 km), Jaipur
(235 km)
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