NewsPhotos This Indian Railway Station Holds Unique Feat: Run Trains For Every Corner Of The Country

This Indian Railway Station Holds Unique Feat: Run Trains For Every Corner Of The Country

Indian Railways, often referred to as the lifeline of the country, carries over 2 crore passengers daily. More than 13,000 passenger trains run on the tracks every day, passing through over 7,000 stations. The entire country is now connected by trains. While you may have to board different trains from different stations to reach various places, did you know there is one railway station in India from where you can catch trains to all four corners of the country?
197 trains stop here every day, and dozens of trains depart from here. From this railway station, you can catch trains heading in all directions across the nation.

Updated:Aug 16, 2024, 07:15 PM IST

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Mathura Junction, located in the holy city of Mathura, is the only railway station in India from where you can catch a train to any corner of the country. It is one of the busiest railway stations, with trains running 24/7 to various destinations.

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Unlike most stations where different destinations require boarding from different stations, Mathura Junction offers direct train services in all four directions across India. It serves as a central hub with extensive connectivity.

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Approximately 197 trains stop at Mathura Junction daily, including premium services like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto Express, as well as superfast, express, and MEMU/DEMU trains. This high frequency of trains ensures that travellers can find a train to their destination at any time.

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The station has 10 platforms, making it one of the most equipped stations in the country to handle a large volume of train traffic and passengers around the clock.

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Trains from Mathura Junction cover various routes connecting states like Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and more, making it a vital station for long-distance travel.

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Mathura Junction also sees high passenger traffic due to its location in a religiously significant area, attracting pilgrims from across the globe to visit Lord Krishna's birthplace.