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MTJ/Mathura Junction (14 PFs)
मथुरा जंक्शन
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Track: Triple Electric-Line

Updated: Oct 21 2023 (12:41) by Padmakant
Mathura Junction (MTJ) is a major railway station in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, known for its connectivity to major cities across India. The station boasts 10 platforms, providing efficient passenger handling. Travelers can find various amenities like food stalls, waiting rooms, and ATMs, making it a convenient hub for onward journeys. Mathura is a prominent pilgrimage destination, with the iconic Krishna Janmabhoomi temple drawing numerous visitors.

Tourism

Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple: The birthplace of Lord Krishna, a major pilgrimage site.
Dwarkadhish Temple: A grand temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its intricate carvings.
Potra Kund: A holy pond associated with Lord Krishna's childhood.
ISKCON Temple: A Hare Krishna temple with a peaceful atmosphere.
Keshav Dev Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Food

Govinda's Restaurant: Known for its authentic vegetarian thalis and sweets.
Shree Krishna Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Haldiram's: A popular chain serving delicious vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Bikanerwala: Another popular chain offering a wide range of vegetarian options.
Sagar Ratna: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian and North Indian cuisines.

Station Address

Junction Point - NDLS/AWR/VRBD/KSJ/AGC/BTE/AH, Mayur Vihar, Mathura. Pincode - 281001.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 177 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NCR/North Central   Division: Agra
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Number of Platforms: 14
Number of Halting Trains: 228
Number of Originating Trains: 12
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Today (13:41) UP Sampark Kranti Express Extension to Prayagraj Junction before Kumbh Mela (www.amarujala.com)
IR Affairs
NCR/North Central
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Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
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Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
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Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
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Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
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Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Chheoki Junction/PCOI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
Station Tag: Manikpur Junction/MKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (13:41)
Station Tag: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... Railway News : संपर्क क्रांति एक्सप्रेस का प्रयागराज जंक्शन तक होगा विस्तार, कुंभ के दौरान छिवकी से होगी रवाना

The UP Sampark Kranti Express will be extended to Prayagraj Junction before the Kumbh Mela. However, during the Kumbh, it will operate from Chivki station. Later, it will be shifted to the Junction. Currently, it runs from Manikpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin station. Train number 12447 departs Manikpur daily at 6:25...
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PM and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 5:22 AM the next day. It has stops at Chitrakoot, Attarra, Banda Junction, Mahoba, Kulpahar, Harpalpur, Mauranipur, Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Agra Cantt, and Mathura Junction.

UP Sampark Kranti Express ko Maha Kumbh se pehle Prayagraj Junction tak extend kiya jaayega. Par Kumbh ke duration mein, ye Chivki station se chalayga. Baad mein, ye Junction se shift ho jaayega. Ab, ye Manikpur se Hazrat Nizamuddin station tak chal raha hai. Train number 12447, Manikpur se har roz...
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shaam 6:25 PM pe chalta hai aur agle din subah 5:22 AM pe Delhi ke Hazrat Nizamuddin pahunchta hai. Iske stops hain Chitrakoot, Attarra, Banda Junction, Mahoba, Kulpahar, Harpalpur, Mauranipur, Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Agra Cantt aur Mathura Junction.
Sep 04 (19:37) Indian Railways Cancels 50 Trains, Alters Routes of 80 Others (www.patrika.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 568033   
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Sep 04 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 04 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 04 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: VGL Jhansi Junction/VGLJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 04 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Indian Railways: 17 सितंबर तक 50 ट्रेनें निरस्त, 80 के बदले रूट, यहां देखें पूरी लिस्ट

Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 50 trains until September 17th, 2024. Additionally, the routes of 80 other trains have been altered. This information was released on September 4th, 2024, by Sanjana Singh in Agra.

Indian Railways ne 17 September tak 50 trains ko cancel karne ka announcement kiya hai. Saath hi, 80 trains ke route mein change bhi kiya gaya hai. Ye information Agra se 4 September, 2024 ko Sanjana Singh ne di.
Sep 03 (20:12) Fake Railway Board Director Arrested for Free Travel in First-Class AC Coaches (www.livehindustan.com)
Crime/Accidents
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 567849   
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Sep 03 2024 (20:13)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... फ्री में रेलवे के फर्स्ट AC कोच में सफर के लिए गजब फर्जीवाड़ा, खुद को रेलवे डायरेक्टर बताकर काट रहा था मौज, गिरफ्तार

A man claiming to be a Railway Board director was arrested by the CTI squad with the assistance of the RPF in Mathura. He was using fake railway passes to travel in first-class AC coaches for free. Authorities found over a dozen first-class passes, ₹70,166 in cash, and an ID card...
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in his possession. The Railway Board's LIU team had been receiving complaints about a Railway Board officer traveling in first-class coaches of various trains. Based on these complaints, the LIU team began monitoring his activities. On Monday, while on duty on train number 20403 Prayagraj-Lalgarh Express, M.K. Bhutan CTI, CTC squad, Railway Board, and on-duty TTE Siddharth Shankar Sharma Headquarters, informed the RPF In-charge Inspector Awadhesh Goswami about a suspect traveling on an illegal railway pass in the H-1 coach of the train. After receiving this information, the RPF In-charge Inspector, along with his team, waited for the train's arrival. Upon the train's arrival at the junction, the RPF apprehended the suspect. Fake documents were found in his possession related to the illegal railway pass. The suspect identified himself as Ravindra Pandey, claiming to be a Director in the Railway Board under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. However, his Aadhar card revealed his real name as Ram Gopal Vishwakarma, son of Sonelal Vishwakarma, residing at 1043 Shivaji Nagar Thathipur Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. A search of his belongings revealed 8 first-class passes, 2 canceled tickets, 6 first-class AC tickets, and ₹70,166 in cash. The RPF handed him over to the GRP. The Station Director, S.K. Shrivastava, stated that the person impersonating a Railway Board officer and traveling on free passes was caught. Fake passes, cash, and ID cards were recovered from his possession. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are investigating whether others are involved. The GRP Station In-charge Inspector, Samar Bahadur, informed that the suspect, who had been posing as a railway officer, was apprehended by the railway checking team. A case has been registered against him by TTE staff member Siddharth Sharma. The Railway Board officials suspect that the individual may be linked to a scam involving fraudulent recruitment in the railways due to the recovery of over ₹70,000 in cash from his possession. The Railway team is investigating the matter. Station Director S.K. Shrivastava stated that a thorough investigation is underway regarding the individual impersonating a Railway Board officer, and there are suspicions that he may be connected to a gang involved in defrauding unemployed individuals under the pretext of railway recruitment.

Mathura mein RPF ke sahayog se CTI squad ne ek aise aadmi ko pakda hai jo khud ko Railway Board ka director bata kar free mein first AC mein safar karta tha. Uske pass se ek dozen se zyada first class coach mein safar karne ke Railway pass, 70166 rupaye ki...
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nakdi, aur ID card mil gaya. Railway Board ki LIU team ko lamba samay se shikayat mil rahi thi ki Railway Board ka ek officer alag alag trains ke first class coach mein safar karta hai. Is shikayat par LIU team ne uski nigrani shuru ki. Somvaar ko train number 20403 Prayagraj-Lalgarh Express mein duty kar rahe MK Bhutan CTI, CTC squad, Railway Board, aur on duty TTE Siddharth Shankar Sharma Headquarters ne train ke H-1 coach mein ek illegal railway pass par reservation karake yatra karne waale sandighd ki soochna RPF Prabhari Inspector Awadhesh Goswami ko di. Is soochna ke baad RPF Prabhari Inspector apni team ke saath train ke aane ki pratiksha karne lage. Train ke junction pahuchte hi RPF ne use pakad liya. Uske pass se Railway ke illegal pass par farzi documents mile. Usne khud ko Bharat Sarkar Rail Mantralay ke adheen Railway Board mein director bataate hue apna naam Ravindra Pandey bataya. Aadhar card ke mutabiq uska naam Ram Gopal Vishwakarma, putra Sonelal Vishwakarma, niwasi 1043 Shivaji Nagar Thathipur Gwalior Madhya Pradesh pata chala. Talaashi mein uske pass se 8 first class ke pass, 2 cancel ticket, 6 first class AC ticket aur 70,166 rupaye ki nakdi baramod hui. RPF ne use GRP ko saup diya. Station Director SK Shrivastava ne bataya ki Railway Board ka farzi officer ban kar free pass ke aadhar per trainon mein yatra karne waale ko pakda gaya hai. Uske pass se farzi pass, nakdi aur Icard baramod hue hain. Uske khilaf susangathith dharaon mein mukdama panjiकृत कराया gaya hai. Is bare mein jaanch ki ja rahi hai. Uske saath aur kon log shamil hain iski jaanch karaayi ja rahi hai. GRP Thana Prabhari Inspector Samar Bahadur ne bataya ki khud ko Railway ka officer bata kar yatra karne waale ko Railway ki checking team ne pakad kar diya hai. Uske khilaf TTE staff Siddharth Sharma ne mukdama panjiकृत कराया hai. Railway mein bharti karane ke naam per thagi ka shak. Railway Board ki soochna par pakde gaye farzi officer ke pass se 70 hazar rupaye se zyada ki dhanrashi baramod hui hai. Ise lekar Railway officers ko shak hai ki woh Railway mein naukri lagaane ke naam per thagi karne waale giroh se juda ho sakta hai. Is bare mein Railway ki team tahkiqat kar rahi hai. Station Director SK Shrivastava ne bataya ki Railway Board ka farzi aadhikari karne waale ke baare mein gahinta se jaanch karaayi ja rahi hai. Uske taar Railway mein bharti karane ke naam per berozgaaron se thagi karne waale giroh se jude ho sakte hain.
Sep 03 (12:43) Fake Railway Director Caught Traveling on Fake Pass in Gwalior (www.naidunia.com)
Crime/Accidents
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 567770   
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Sep 03 2024 (20:15)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL removed by Adittyaa Sharma/1421836

Sep 03 2024 (12:43)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 03 2024 (12:43)
Station Tag: Gwalior Junction/GWL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... खुद को रेलवे बोर्ड निदेशक बताकर फर्जी पास पर सफर कर रहा आरोपित पकड़ा

A man claiming to be a railway director was caught at the railway station traveling on a fake pass. The accused was traveling in the first-class coach. Fifteen fake passes and ₹70,000 were recovered from the accused. The accused is a resident of Gwalior. The GRP is now interrogating the accused....
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The man, identified as Ram Gopal Vishwakarma, was caught on Monday while traveling on the Prayagraj-Bikaner Express. He claimed to be a railway board director but was found to be using fake passes to travel in first-class coaches. He was apprehended by the RPF and GRP personnel at Gwalior Railway Station. He had 15 fake passes and ₹70,000 in his possession. He is a retired railway employee from Jhansi and has been using his fake identity to influence railway officials and potentially extort money. An investigation is underway to determine the source of the fake passes and if he was involved in any other fraudulent activities.

Ek aadmi, jo khud ko railway director bata raha tha, fake pass pe travel karte hue railway station pe pakda gaya. Accused pehle class ke coach me travel kar raha tha. Uske pass se 15 fake pass aur ₹70,000 recover hue hain. Accused Gwalior ka hi rehne wala hai. GRP ab...
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accused se poochhtaach kar rahi hai. Ram Gopal Vishwakarma naam ka yeh aadmi, Prayagraj-Bikaner Express me travel karte hue pakda gaya. Usne khud ko railway board ka director bataya, lekin woh first-class coach me fake pass ka use karke travel kar raha tha. Usko Gwalior Railway Station pe RPF aur GRP ke staff ne pakda. Uske pass 15 fake pass aur ₹70,000 the. Woh Jhansi me railway ka retired employee hai aur apni fake identity ka use karke railway officials ko influence karne aur paise ki loot karne ki koshish kar raha tha. Fake pass ka source aur uske dusre fraudulent activities ki jaanch chal rahi hai.
Sep 02 (19:31) Indian Political Headlines: Elections, JDU, and Other Key Events (www.amarujala.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SCR/South Central
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This news feed features various headlines from Indian politics. The focus is on upcoming state elections, particularly in Haryana and Maharashtra. The JDU is also a prominent topic, with news about leadership changes and K.C. Tyagi's resignation. Other stories include the Israel-Hamas conflict, violence against women in West Bengal, and a...
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firecracker factory explosion in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, there are updates on the weather and monsoon activity.

Yeh news feed mein India ki politics ke headlines hain. Haryana aur Maharashtra mein aane waale state elections ke baare mein bahut news hai. JDU bhi ek important topic hai, jismein party ke leader change hone aur K.C. Tyagi ke resignation ki baat hai. Dusri stories mein Israel-Hamas conflict, West Bengal...
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mein aurton ke saath hone wala violence, aur Tamil Nadu mein firecracker factory mein explosion ki news hai. Weather aur monsoon ke updates bhi hain.
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