Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section
| Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section | |
|---|---|
Bharatpur Junction railway station is an important Railway Station on Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | North Central Railway (Agra division) and West Central Railway (Kota division) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | approx. 325 km |
| Number of tracks | Double line (third and fourth lines sanctioned/proposed) |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 Hz OHE (fully electrified) |
The Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section is an important railway section of the New Delhi–Mumbai main line. It connects Mathura Junction in Uttar Pradesh with Kota Junction in Rajasthan.[1]
This section is one of the busiest stretches on the New Delhi–Mumbai corridor, handling both passenger and freight traffic.[2]
Zones
- Part of this section falls under Agra Division of North Central Railway.[3]
- Remaining portion is under Kota Division of West Central Railway.[4]
Major stations
| Station | Code |
|---|---|
| Mathura Junction | MTJ |
| Bharatpur Junction | BTE |
| Bayana Junction | BXN |
| Hindaun City | HAN |
| Gangapur City Junction | GGC |
| Sawai Madhopur Junction | SWM |
| Kota Junction | KOTA |
Infrastructure
The section is fully electrified with 25 kV AC overhead equipment.
Advanced safety system Kavach 4.0 has been deployed and is moving towards commissioning on this route, as part of modernization and safety improvements on the Delhi–Mumbai corridor.[5]
Kavach 4.0 is ready for commissioning on the Mathura–Kota section, improving train protection and safety standards.[6]
Importance
This section forms a vital component of the New Delhi–Mumbai main line, serving long-distance trains and freight traffic between the northern and western regions of India.
See also
References
- ^ "Railways to Commission Additional Infrastructure Projects". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Railways to Commission Additional Infrastructure Projects". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Kota division map" (PDF). West Central Railway. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Kota division map" (PDF). West Central Railway. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Railways' Kavach 4.0 on Mathura–Kota section, Delhi–Mumbai route". Mint. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Kavach 4.0 ready for commissioning on Kota–Mathura section: Railway Minister". News on Air. Retrieved 1 February 2026.