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{{Infobox rail line<br />
| name = Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section<br />
| status = Operational<br />
| locale = [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}<br />
| linelength = approx. 325 km<br />
| owner = [[Indian Railways]]<br />
| operator = [[North Central Railway zone|North Central Railway]] (Agra division) and [[West Central Railway zone|West Central Railway]] (Kota division)<br />
| gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} broad gauge<br />
| electrification = [[25 kV AC railway electrification|25 kV AC 50 Hz]] OHE (fully electrified)<br />
| tracks = Double line (third and fourth lines sanctioned/proposed)<br />
| image = Bharatpur Junction railway station platform at night 04.jpg<br />
| caption = [[Bharatpur Junction railway station]] is an important Railway Station on Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section<br />
| map = {{Mathura–Vadodara section}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Mathura–Gangapur City–Kota section''' is an important railway section of the [[New Delhi–Mumbai main line]]. It connects {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}} in Uttar Pradesh with {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} in Rajasthan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Railways to Commission Additional Infrastructure Projects |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2150296&reg=3&lang=2 |publisher=Press Information Bureau |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
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This section is one of the busiest stretches on the New Delhi–Mumbai corridor, handling both passenger and freight traffic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Railways to Commission Additional Infrastructure Projects |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2150296&reg=3&lang=2 |publisher=Press Information Bureau |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Zones==<br />
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* Part of this section falls under '''Agra Division of North Central Railway'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kota division map |url=https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1357278577440-Kota_Map.pdf |publisher=West Central Railway |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
* Remaining portion is under '''Kota Division of West Central Railway'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kota division map |url=https://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1357278577440-Kota_Map.pdf |publisher=West Central Railway |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Major stations==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Station !! Code<br />
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| [[Mathura Junction railway station|Mathura Junction]] || MTJ<br />
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| [[Bharatpur Junction railway station|Bharatpur Junction]] || BTE<br />
|-<br />
| [[Bayana Junction railway station|Bayana Junction]] || BXN<br />
|-<br />
| [[Hindaun City railway station|Hindaun City]] || HAN<br />
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| [[Gangapur City Junction|Gangapur City Junction]] || GGC<br />
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| [[Sawai Madhopur Junction railway station|Sawai Madhopur Junction]] || SWM<br />
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| [[Kota Junction railway station|Kota Junction]] || KOTA<br />
|}<br />
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==Infrastructure==<br />
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The section is fully electrified with 25 kV AC overhead equipment.<br />
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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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Railways’ Kavach 4.0 on Mathura–Kota section, Delhi–Mumbai route |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/railways-kavach-4-0-on-mathura-kota-section-delhi-mumbai-route-11753883293390.html |publisher=Mint |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
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''Kavach 4.0'' is ready for commissioning on the Mathura–Kota section, improving train protection and safety standards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kavach 4.0 ready for commissioning on Kota–Mathura section: Railway Minister |url=https://www.newsonair.gov.in/kavach-4-0-ready-for-commissioning-on-kota-mathura-section-railway-minister/ |publisher=News on Air |access-date=1 February 2026}}</ref><br />
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==Importance==<br />
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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.<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[New Delhi–Mumbai main line]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Railway lines in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
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