The Economic Times

Just 60 km apart, yet no direct railway line even after 79 years of Independence: Railways begin final survey to connect Mathura & Aligarh; Vande Bharat extension also on the cards

The Railways have begun a final location survey for the proposed Mathura-Aligarh railway line via Medu junction to improve connectivity between the two cities, around 60 km apart. The proposal was raised by Mathura MP Hema Malini. The Railways are also considering extending the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express to Mathura after adequate train maintenance facilities are developed at the station.