Agra City railway station
Agra City | |
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| Indian Railway Station | |
| Location |
Ghatia Road, near Belaganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 27°11′39″N 78°00′56″E / 27.1943°N 78.0155°ECoordinates: 27°11′39″N 78°00′56″E / 27.1943°N 78.0155°E |
| Elevation | 165 metres (541 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Central Railway |
| Line(s) | Agra-Delhi chord |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | AGA |
| Division(s) | Agra |
| History | |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Electrified | 1982-85 |
| Location | |
  Agra City railway station Location in Uttar Pradesh | |
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Agra City is a railway bus Station in the heart of the old City in Agra, India. It is near Belangunj which is the trading hub of Agra. The station is a relic of the past and at present very few trains stop here.
Overview
Agra, the 16-17th century capital of the Mughals, is home to monuments such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.[1]The Taj Mahal attracts 2-4 million tourists annually. About 200,000 foreign tourists visit it.[2]
History
The station belonged to Great Indian Peninsular Railway in British era and was built in 1903 by Mistris of Kutch.
Reference
- ↑ "Agra Railway Station". Make my trip. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ↑ "Taj Visitors". Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
See also
External links
- http://www.tajmahaltours.com/city-brief.htm
Agra travel guide from Wikivoyage
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