Yamuna Bridge railway station

Yamuna Bridge
Indian RailwayJunction Station
Location Etmaddoula, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
India
Coordinates 27°11′32″N 78°02′21″E / 27.1923°N 78.0393°E / 27.1923; 78.0393Coordinates: 27°11′32″N 78°02′21″E / 27.1923°N 78.0393°E / 27.1923; 78.0393
Elevation 168 metres (551 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by North Central Railway
Line(s) Tundla-Agra branch line
Platforms 2?
Construction
Structure type Standard on ground
Parking No
Bicycle facilities No
Other information
Status Functioning
Station code JAB
Division(s) Agra
History
Opened ?
Electrified 1990-91
Location
Yamuna Bridge railway station
Location in Uttar Pradesh

Yamuna Bridge railway station is on the Tundla-Agra branch line. It is located in Agra district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves Etmaddoula and surrounding neighbourhoods in Agra.

Overview

Agra, the 16-17th century capital of the Mughals, is home to monuments such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.[1]The Taj Mahal attracts 2-4 million tourists annually. About 200,000 foreign tourists visit it.[2]

Electrification

Tundla-Yamuna Bridge section was electrified in 1998-99 and Yamuna Bridge-Agra in 1990-91.[3]

References

  1. "Agra Railway Station". Make my trip. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  2. "Taj Visitors". Department of Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Chhalesar
North Central Railway zone
Chhalesar
North Central Railway zone
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