Introduction to Agra Cantt Railway Station

Agra Cantt, short for Agra Cantonment, is the busiest and most prominent railway station in Agra. Managed by the North Central Railway, it handles thousands of passengers daily and is well-connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The station lies approximately 6 kilometers from the Taj Mahal and is easily accessible by auto-rickshaw, taxi, or local bus.

Why Agra Cantt Railway Station is Important

Agra Cantt is more than just a railway station it is the heart of railway transport in the city. Whether you are a tourist exploring Mughal heritage or a local commuter, Agra Cantt serves as the ideal starting point. Most long-distance and express trains halt here, including the Gatimaan Express, Shatabdi Express, and Rajdhani Express, making it a convenient entry point to the city.

Key Features of Agra Cantt Railway Station:

• Platform Count: 6 active platforms
• Facilities: Waiting rooms, food stalls, book stalls, toilets, prepaid taxi service, and cloakroom
• Cleanliness: Well-maintained with regular sanitation
• Security: Presence of RPF and CCTV surveillance
• Accessibility: Elevators and ramps available for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers

How to Reach Agra Cantt Railway Station

Agra Cantt Station is centrally located and easy to reach from any part of the city.

From Major Tourist Spots:

• Taj Mahal: 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw or taxi
• Agra Fort: 10 minutes by local transport
• Sikandra (Akbar’s Tomb): 25 minutes by road
• Mehtab Bagh: 20 minutes approx

Nearest Airport:

• Agra Airport (Kheria Airport): About 5 kilometers away

Public Transport Options:

• Auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws available 24/7
• Prepaid taxi booth at the station exit
• Ola and Uber cab services accessible from the station area
• Local city buses from the nearby ISBT stand

Best Time to Visit Agra

If you’re traveling through Agra Cantt to explore the city, the best time to visit is from October to March. The weather remains pleasant and is ideal for sightseeing. During winter, the beauty of the Taj Mahal in the early morning fog adds a magical touch to your visit.

Travel Tips for Tourists

• Book your train tickets in advance through IRCTC or authorized travel agents.
• Use prepaid taxi counters to avoid overcharging by local drivers.
• Keep your belongings safe while traveling. Agra Cantt is safe, but always stay alert.
• Visit the Tourist Information Center at the station for guides and maps.

Hotels Near Agra Cantt Railway Station

If you’re arriving late or want a quick place to stay near the station, there are several options nearby:

• Hotel Ajay International – Budget-friendly
• Hotel Amar Yatri Niwas – Comfortable mid-range stay
• Taj Villa – Close to both the station and the Taj Mahal
• ITC Mughal – For a luxurious experience

Most hotels offer cab pickup services from Agra Cantt, making it easier for tourists.

Final Words

Agra Cantt Station is not just a travel stop, it’s the gateway to one of the most iconic cities in the world. Whether you’re visiting the majestic Taj Mahal, shopping for marble handicrafts, or diving into the rich Mughal history, your journey will likely begin here. With excellent facilities, top-notch connectivity, and a prime location, Agra Cantt ensures your trip to Agra is comfortable and memorable.

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The long awaited demand of 2 decades is going to came true on 7th December 2020 with P.M. Narender Modi presiding over the inaugural ceremony via video conferencing. This ceremony is attended by the common folk with full zeal under the auspicious presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Agra Metro Project Cost and Timings

It would be more than 8000 Crore rupees expenditure on the 29.5Kms rail project. The total project is likely to be complete in 5 years while the first phase of 14 kms is expected to be finished in a stipulated time of 2 years.

How Agra Metro is going to help?

Agra city has more than 3 million population and a series of monuments scattered all over the city and it’s outskirts, so far the city has tuk tuk ( auto Rickshaws) and the city buses as a major public transport system. Most of the people use their private vehicle may be two wheeler or four wheeler. This is the reason why roads get congested situation and the traffic jam type of situation occur.

For almost a decade with the promotion of compressed natural gas operated vehicles the pollution has decreased. This problem of emission of smoke will hopefully be even more curtailed with the arrival of Agra Metro rail. Now in green atmosphere and cool confines you can travel 1 km in 2 minutes with a minimal expenditure. The detailed project report of Agra Metro is prepared by RITES.

Agra Metro Train Route Map

How Agra Tourism is going to benefited with Agra Metro Rail?

Agra is the Major hub of tourism in Uttar Pradesh and an important destination of Golden Triangle Tour. This city has great rail and road connectivity with almost all major cities of India. Inter city travel is very popular with the tourists. So far tourists use the cabs or mini buses to visit the famous monuments of Agra. Book Maharaja Express

With the proposed Agra Metro Rail which is expected to get completed by the end of Dec’2022, the transport facility will be smooth. The first phase of the Metro is going to connect Taj Mahal East Gate to Akabar’s tomb at sikandara. On this time you can visit the Agra fort, Jama Masjid, Salabat khan tomb etc. Now the tourists do not need to book the cab for Agra Half day or full day tour. Simply you can break out and catch Metro from outside your hotel on Fatehabad Road.

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Agra full day tour by Metro train

Of course it’s not a day dream, it’s a reality. Now within 2 years you can plan visiting Agra Highlights by Metro Train. You do not need to book the car in advance for your Agra tour. Simply you buy a card and apply same amount to it like Delhi Metro. You can walk outside your hotel with your tour guide and catch Metro.

In this Agra day tour by Metro you can cover monuments like Agra fort, Sikandra, Taj Mahal. You can visit places of less importance such as Patthar Ghora, Shaistha Khan Tomb etc what else in case you desire visiting the colorful bazaars of old Agra, you can take Agra Metro and delight at Jama Masjid Metro station.

Agra Culture Tour by Agra Metro

This could take nearly 10 minutes from either Akbar’s tomb or from the epitome of love – The Taj Mahal. After visiting the narrow alleys of old bazaars, savoring the Mughalai food, and enjoying a shopping spree you can head towards other destinations or return back to your hotel. In your full-day tour, you can easily cover the Agra highlights in the morning session and later at the time of dusk, you can snap the beauty of the setting sun and the Taj Mahal bathed in a golden hue.

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Agra Metro Stations of 1st corridor

1. Taj Mahal East Gate -Closer to reach Taj Mahal
2. Captain Shubham Gupta-visit the old town Tajganj
3. Fatehabad Road-Main tourist area with plenty of hotels
4. Taj Mahal Metro Station – walking distance to the Taj Mahal west gate
5. Agra fort-to visit the historical fort of Mughals
6. Mankameshwar Temple-closer to Kinari bazaar
7. Hing Ki Mandi -Downtown area of the city
8. Medical Collage- for instant medical help
9. St. John’s college- to reach main colleges and B.R.Ambedkar university
10. Raja Ki Mandi-to catch the train bound to famous destinations.
11. R.B.S Collage -Downtown area
12. University-close to Dayal bagh and Khandari area
13. ISBT- to catch buses for interstate travel
14. Guru Ka Tal -famous gurudwara
15. Sikandra-Akbar’s tomb and other localities

Agra Metro Jobs

With the advent of Agra metro rail services more than 8000 vacancies are likely to come up. This include the jobs like management, front office, Engineer, Security card, customer care, ticketing executive etc. The job advertisements are coming up with requirements and suitable candidates will be appointed by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation. One must visit the official website- https://www.lmrcl.com/ .

How Agra Metro will be beneficial to Students?

Agra within the city limits has many educational institutions such as Agra collage, R.B.S College, St. John’s college, S.N Medical collage etc plenty of students go to attend the Sansthan.

Old and prestigious colleges every day. So far they have the only option of either using bicycles, motorbikes and public transportations such as city buses auto rickshaws. In the coming times with the start of metro rail. They can use this new option which will certainly prove cost and time effective.

Agra Metro starting date;- 

Agra Metro train Priority corridor will be inaugurated on 6th of March 2024 virtually by PM Narendra Modi in the presence of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath & Governor of UP Smt. Anandiben Patel. They took first ride of Agra Metro train with school children’s and local administration staff between Taj Mahal metro station up to Mankameshwar Temple station.

Agra Metro Timings ;-

Agra metro Train running between 6 am till 10 Pm between six stations

1. Taj Mahal East Gate –
2. Captain Shubham Gupta-
3. Fatehabad Road-
4. Taj Mahal Metro Station – 
5. Agra fort-
6. Mankameshwar Temple-

Agra Metro Fare;-

From zero to one kilometer, the fare on the Agra Metro will be INR 10/-

From one to two kilometers, the fare on Agra metro will be INR 20/-

From 2 kilometer to six kilometer, the fare will be INR 20/–

Once the commuters have bought the tickets, they will be allowed to stay on the metro premises for 20 minutes

Suggested Agra Tour Packages: – 

• Agra Tour Package from Delhi
• Taj Mahal Tour Package 
• Delhi to Agra By Train
• Taj Mahal Tour Guide
• Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour
• Same Day Jaipur Agra Tour
• Taj Mahal Tours

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Architecture of Jahangir period

Mughal emperor Jahangir (1605-1628) in particular laid lots of emphasis on the development of road infrastructure. Bridges on major rivers , Caravan sarai at vantage points where the travelers could rest and a special focus was on the security of the travelers from the goons and brigands. The remains of these caravan sarai still dot the Indian nation and during your Agra tour, you can ask the tour operator in Agra or the tour guide to include the visit of this tomb in your tour plan.

Today we will take you on a journey to one such caravan Sarai which lies just 30 kms from Agra city.

The Mughalsarai is on a very important trade route of those times connecting Dakhan (central and south India) to North India. Even today it lies very near to an important national highway number 3 connecting north India with Mumbai and central India.

Sher Shah Suri is basically credited for the development of highways and related infrastructure but the Mughals fine-tuned the earlier existing highways, Milestone markers known as Kos Minar was constructed on the highways, Many of them are still visible in north India.

Suggested Tours 

• Agra Tour Package from Delhi
• Delhi to Agra By Train
• Delhi To Agra By Car
• Taj Mahal Tour Guide
• Mathura Vrindavan Tour Package
• Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour
• 4 Days Delhi & Taj Mahal Agra Tour
• Taj Mahal Tour Packages
• Taj Mahal Tour By Gatimaan Express
• Taj Mahal Tours
• Maharaja Express Booking
• Jaipur Tour Packages

This caravan sarai popularly called as Jajau ki sarai lies a small distance from the modern highway NH3 just a few meters from the toll plaza of “Saiyan”a small dusty narrow road will lead  you to the Jajau village after crossing the village you will see the lofted gates of the Mughalsarai visible from a long distance.

There are two gates both of them have been crafted from red sandstone which is a locally available construction material used in prominence in Agra and Delhi Mughal monuments. The southern gate has two turrets making it visible from a distance. The semi-circular Rajasthani-styled Chattris make these gates beautiful.

The gates are constructed in the typical Indian Islamic style of architecture with Chajjas and multi-cusped arches and the architecture has many affinities to the other Mughal tombs which you visit with your Taj Mahal Tour. Gates of have of this tomb rooms which probably were used by the sentries on guard. There is a huge space between the two gates which in those days had a serial array of rooms used by the traveling caravans.

Read Related Things in Agra

• Chini Ka Rauza Agra
• Jaswant Singh Ki Chatri
• Salawat Khan Tomb Agra
• Tale of Itwar Khan Mosque Agra
• Story of Red Taj Mahal
• Agra Mazars and Dargah
• Rock Shelters Nearby Fatehpur Sikri
• Ibadat Khana Fatehpur Sikri A Hall of Religions

There is a small but beautiful mosque with three small domes constructed on a lofted platform, the mosque was constructed to facilitate travelers.

Though the array of rooms are in dilapidated condition but the carvings visible at some places give you an idea of the regal architecture.

Since the sarai offered a very secure environment the locals later used it to make their homes. Many families still reside inside the sarai even today.

Suggested Tours

• Golden Triangle Tour Packages
• Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days
• The stepped well near the Sarai.

This area, in particular, is deficient of drinking water though there is a river called Utangan nadi flowing very near but it’s a perennial river making its presence only in the rainy season so to facilitate the drinking water a stepped well was also constructed not very far from the sarai.

The stepped well is also an amazing piece of period architecture with beautiful cusped arches, not much of restoration can be seen at the stepped well though restoration work is in progress at the sarai and its gates. The locals use the stepped well as a storage bin to store fodder.

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