# Aligarh Mathura Rail Link Progress

> Hema Malini's proposal advances Aligarh-Mathura railway connection after decades.
- Title: Aligarh Mathura Rail Link Progress · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Hema Malini's proposal advances Aligarh-Mathura railway connection after decades. Indian Railways plans to connect Aligarh and Mathura via Medu junction…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T15:40:10+00:00
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- Topics: aligarh, mathura, indian railways, hemamalini, medu junction, north eastern railway, vande bhart, railway connectivity, news, india
## Aligarh and Mathura railway gap
Aligarh and Mathura remain 60 km apart without direct railway link for decades.
## Hema Malini's proposal
Mathura MP Hema Malini submitted proposal to central government on September 14.
## Railway connectivity plan
Indian Railways begins final location survey to connect cities via Medu junction.
## Vande Bharat extension
Railways promise to extend Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat to Mathura after maintenance facilities.
## Gonda district projects
Railways accelerate 15.72 km Jhilahi-Tikri line and 28.37 km Mankapur-Tikri doubling.
## Land acquisition progress
3.19 hectares land acquisition underway for Mankapur-Tikri doubling and Jhilahi-Tikri line.
## Forest clearance
Railway officials cutting trees in Tikri forest for proposed railway line.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways plans to connect Aligarh and Mathura via Medu junction after Hema Malini's government proposal.