Idgah railway station is in Idgah colony in the southwest of the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Idgah railway station serves around 75,000 passengers every day.[1]
Idgah railway station | |
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Indian Railways station | |
General information | |
Location | North Idgah Colony, Shahganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh India |
Coordinates | 27°10′24″N 77°59′56″E / 27.1732°N 77.9990°E |
Elevation | 168 metres (551 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | North Central Railways |
Line(s) | Tundla–Agra branch line |
Platforms | 4 |
Tracks | 6 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard on ground |
Parking | Yes |
Bicycle facilities | No |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | IDH |
Zone(s) | North Central Railway zone |
Division(s) | Agra |
History | |
Electrified | 1982–85 |
Location | |
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History edit
The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge Delhi–Bandikui and Bandikui–Agra lines of Rajputana State Railway were opened in 1874.[2] The Agra–Jaipur line was converted to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge in 2005.[3]
The broad-gauge Agra–Delhi chord was opened in 1904.[4]
Electrification edit
The Faridabad–Mathura–Agra section was electrified in 1982–85, Tundla–Yamuna Bridge in 1998–99 and Yamuna Bridge-Agra in 1990–91.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Idgah Agra Jn". Indian Rail Enquiry. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "IR History:Early Days II (1870-1899)". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Boost for Jaipur–Agra rail link". The Hindu. 6 May 2005. Archived from the original on 6 May 2005. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links edit
- Train Arrivals at Idgah Railway Station
- Satellite of Idgah Railway Station
- Agra travel guide from Wikivoyage
Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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Agra Fort towards ?
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North Central Railway zone | Agra Cantonment towards ?
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North Central Railway zone Agra–Bharatpur branch line
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Bichpuri towards ?
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North Central Railway zone Agra–Bayana branch line
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Pathauli towards ?
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