Agra City railway station
Agra City is a railway and 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.[1]
Agra City | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
 Indian Railways logo | |
| Location | Ghatia Road, near Belaganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 27°11′39″N 78°00′56″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 Location within India  Agra City Agra City (Uttar Pradesh) | |
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Overview
Agra, the 16–17th century capital of the Mughals, is home to monuments such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.[2] The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million tourists annually. About 0.8 million foreign tourists visit it.[3]
History
The station belonged to Great Indian Peninsula Railway in British era and was built in 1903 by Mistris of Kutch.
References
- "AGRA CITY (AGA) Railway Station". NDTV.
- "Agra Railway Station". Make my trip. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- "Taj Visitors". Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links
- http://www.tajmahaltours.com/city-brief.htm
Agra travel guide from Wikivoyage
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