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Railways conduct final location survey for proposed Mathura–Aligarh rail link via Medu
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh12 Oct 2026
Indian Railways is conducting a final location survey (FLS) for a proposed new rail line connecting Mathura and Aligarh, planned via Medu junction on the Mathura–Kasganj section of North Eastern Railway, according to an official cited by PTI.
Why it matters
A completed FLS is a concrete step needed before a new rail line can be taken up for approvals and detailed execution, potentially enabling a direct rail connection between the two neighbouring cities.
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