Agra Cantt AGC Railway Station

Agra Cantt Railway Station is one of the busiest railway stations in Agra. It serves as a major transportation hub for both passengers and goods, connecting Agra with the rest of India. The total number of trains that pass through Agra Cantt AGC is 159.
The station offers a wide range of facilities for the convenience of passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. It also has 6 platforms for the different trains that pass through the station, as well as a separate platform for long-distance trains.
The station is well-connected to the rest of the city and the state through a network of buses and taxis. There are also parking facilities available for those who prefer to drive to the station.

Here are some highlights of the Agra Cantt Railway Station:

• Station Code: AGC Station
• Number of Platforms: 6
• Number of Gates: 2
• Number of Tracks: 21
• Parking Facilities: Available. Parking charges start from Rs. 25.
• Amenities: Waiting halls, Retiring rooms, Dormitory rooms, Cloakrooms, ATMs, Wi-Fi connectivity, Water vending machines, Water coolers, Book stalls., Wheelchairs and escalators, Touchscreen enquiry systems, Electronic train indicators, Cafeteria and food stalls. Tourist information desks
• Distance from the Agra Airport: 2.9 kilometers (approximately).
• Popular Trains: Farkka Express, Brahmaputra Express, Patalkot Express, and Gatimaan Express.
• Busiest Time: 24x7. AGC station is the busiest station in Agra handling annual traffic of over 1 Crore passengers. The traffic rates spike during winter vacations when families flock to visit the city’s architectural wonders.
• Distinction: One of India's top 100 most booked stations. Also, a partly solar-powered station.

• Bus: If you’re traveling to the Agra Cantt Railway Station by bus, you can get down at the Mall Road stop and walk to the entry gate of the station. Since this is the nearest bus stop to the Agra Cantt Railway Station, it will barely take you a minute to reach the station.
• Auto-Rickshaw: You can board a regular auto or a prepaid one to drop you off at the entry gate of the station. Traveling by auto will help you save time as well as money.
• Taxi: You can hire a regular or prepaid taxi to drive you to the Agra Cantt Station gate via Mall Road.

Ticket reservation centers at the Agra Cantt train station are located near the entry gate of the station. The station handles rush hours through six booking windows. However, given the volume of tourists visiting the city regularly, booking tickets at the station is not advisable.

Instead, you should reserve your Agra train tickets online through the IRCTC-authorized redRail by the redBus platform. Using the platform is easy and convenient. You can either choose to download the app on your smartphone or visit the redRail by redBus website. Input your travel dates, origin point, and destination to check train timetables. You can review the trains and seats available and pick one that meets your needs.

Besides the Taj Mahal, Agra is also famous for its delicious cuisine. From creamy Mughlai curries to juicy Jalebis, you can try out all Agra specialities and local street delicacies at eateries close to the Agra Cantt Railway Station.

Chanchal Hotel

Distance from the Agra Cantt Railway Station: 450 meters

Top Rated Dish: Kadai Chicken

Cuisine: North Indian

Price Range: Rs. 150 per person

Labbaik Chicken Corner

Distance from the Agra Cantt Railway Station: 500 meters

Top Rated Dish: Chicken Kebabs

Cuisine: North Indian

Price Range: Rs. 300 per person

Swaad Restaurant

Distance from the Agra Cantt Railway Station: 600 meters

Top Rated Dish: Shami Kebabs

Cuisine: Multicuisine

Price Range: Rs. 250 per person

Rasala Restaurant Agra

Distance from the Agra Cantt Railway Station: 1.8 kilometers

Top Rated Dish: Murg Makhanwala

Cuisine: Multicuisine

Price Range: Rs. 1,000 per person

Muskaan Restaurant

Distance from the Agra Cantt Railway Station: 2.9 kilometers

Top Rated Dish: Kadai Paneer

Cuisine: North Indian

Price Range: Rs. 200 per person