News India Live, Digital Desk: The British government established the railway network in India mainly with strategic and business objectives. The construction of Agra Fort railway station was started by the British Rajputana Railway in 1873. On August 11, 1873, the first meter gauge railway line was built from Bharatpur to Agra Fort, and in 1874 it was extended from Delhi to Bandikui. The construction of this station was not only for the movement of passengers, but also to simplify the British business interests and the movement of soldiers.
Symbol of British architecture: Agra Fort railway station is an excellent example of British architectural style. It is identified by high roofs, walls made of red bricks, large verandas and strong iron structures. The verandahs of the main building of the station are specifically manufactured from red sandstone, in which a mixture of British colonial and Mughal architecture is clearly visible.
151th Station Festival organized: Recently, Agra Fort Station celebrated its 151st station festival. On this occasion, the history and importance of the station through old paintings and videos was displayed. In this program, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. SP Singh Baghel, State Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, Rajya Sabha member Naveen Jain, Divisional Railway Manager Tej Prakash Aggarwal and Additional Divisional Railway Manager Pranav Kumar participated.
Beautification and modernization: Work is underway to make the station modern and attractive at a cost of Rs 15.4 crore. Under this, high level facilities like digital displays, modern waiting rooms, hygiene, and better security arrangements will be made for passengers. This station has always been a major railway center connecting Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and South India.
Strategic importance: The place of Agra Fort Station has been important since the British period, as it was an important center between Rajasthan and Central India. The station operated both broad gauge and meter gauge tracks, making it a major point of operating diverse rail services.
Protection of heritage with modernity: The objective of the railway administration is to equip the station and equip it with modern facilities while maintaining the historical significance of the station. This will also increase the tourism of Agra and will give better experience to passengers.
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