Mathura-Palwal Train Update: Services affected until May 9 due to signaling work
Train travel between Mathura and Palwal will remain disrupted until May 9, 2026. Indian Railways is carrying out automatic signaling work on the third and fourth lines between Kosi Kalan and Hodal. This technical upgrade will cause several trains to run behind schedule.
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How will this affect your travel?
Passengers using this section can expect delays ranging from 40 minutes to one and a half hours. The work is focused on improving safety and increasing the number of trains that can run on the tracks. This is part of a larger effort to reduce human dependency in train operations.
What are the latest route changes?
To manage the traffic, the Railways have updated the routes of some local trains from Palwal station starting May 3, 2026. The changes are as follows:
| Train Number | Updated Route/Destination |
|---|---|
| 64016 | Extended up to Mathura |
| 64019 | Extended up to Mathura |
| 64082 | Running up to Kosi Kalan |
| 64051 | Running up to Kosi Kalan |
What is the purpose of this work?
The installation of automatic signaling helps in real-time monitoring and better train capacity. Additionally, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw previously mentioned the commissioning of Kavach, an Automatic Train Protection system, on the Palwal-Mathura-Nagda section to enhance overall passenger safety.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Until when will the trains be delayed between Mathura and Palwal?
Train operations will remain affected until May 9, 2026, due to automatic signaling work between Kosi Kalan and Hodal.
Which local trains have had their routes extended?
Train numbers 64016 and 64019 are now extended up to Mathura, while 64082 and 64051 are running up to Kosi Kalan.
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