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Agra Cantonment Railway station




Agra Cantonment Railway station is a main terminal station of the North Central Railways. It is situated towards west of Sadar Bazar (Agra’s commercial center.) Of the six stations in Agra, the cantonment station is the largest one.

Electrified mainline tracks pass through this station. The station offers services to Delhi, Gwalior, Jhansi and Bhopal. Taj Express, Toofan Express, Karnataka Express, Jhelum Express and Shatabdi Express (the fastest train that connects Delhi and Agra) are the main services. At the station, there is a tourist reception centre for the convenience of travelers. Indrail passes are available. The main railhead near the cantonment station is Aligarh Junction Railway Station (82km.)

Taxis, tempos, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available from the station to travel around. Close to the station, Clarks Shiraz Hotel, Agra Ashok Hotel and Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas offer modern amenities in a friendly and homely atmosphere. The main bus station close to it is Idgah Bus Station.

Agra Kheria Airport is the nearest airport (6 km from city.)

Station Code: AGC
Reservation enquiry: Dial local line 136 (IVRS)
Arrival and departure enquiry: Dial 131, 133 (IVRS), 134 (pre-recorded)



Updated on 5th September, 2005
District: Agra
Location: Agra    

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