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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General information | |
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 |
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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]
The station belonged to Great Indian Peninsula Railway in British era and was built in 1903 by Mistris of Kutch.
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