Mathura Junction railway station (station code MTJ) is a railway station in UP on the North Central Railway zone. It is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways. This guide covers its key facts, the trains that serve it, and how to check your PNR and live train status before you travel.
Mathura Junction at a glance
- Code: MTJ
- Zone: North Central Railway (NCR)
- Division: AGC
- State: UP
- Category: A1
- Trains (timetable): ~212
Station Overview
Mathura Junction (MTJ) is an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways located in UP. It is administered under the North Central Railway zone, AGC division. Indian Railways' public timetable records approximately 212 train services calling at the station, making it a high-traffic hub.
Key Facts & Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station name | Mathura Junction |
| Station code | MTJ |
| Zone | North Central Railway (NCR) |
| Division | AGC |
| State | UP |
| Station category | A1 |
| Trains (per timetable) | ~212 |
| Number of platforms | [platforms — verify] |
| Retiring rooms | [availability — verify] |
Fields marked [verify] are not in our current dataset — confirm them on the official Indian Railways / zonal railway source before publishing.
Trains at Mathura Junction
Indian Railways' public timetable lists about 212 train services stopping at Mathura Junction. A sample of trains recorded at this station:
| Train No. | Train (timetable name) |
|---|---|
| 1442 | DSJ-KK MTY S |
| 1707 | JBP-ATT BI-W |
| 1708 | ATT-JBP BI-W |
| 6412 | DSJ-PAY EZHI |
| 9809 | KOTA-NZM DAI |
| 9810 | NZM-KOTA DAI |
| 11057 | AMRITSAR EXP |
| 11058 | ASR CSMT EXP |
Train names shown as recorded in the public timetable dataset (abbreviated). Always confirm the current train number, name and timing on official NTES/IRCTC before travel.
Facilities & Services
As an A1-category station — among the highest-earning, busiest stations on Indian Railways, Mathura Junction offers facilities in line with its category. Typical facilities at stations of this category include waiting rooms, a cloak room for left luggage, food stalls, drinking water and toilets; larger stations add retiring rooms, foot overbridges, lifts and parking. Confirm the exact facilities and retiring-room availability for Mathura Junction on the official source.
Planning to stay overnight near the station? See our guide to booking railway retiring rooms.
Before You Travel
Confirm your booking and the train’s live position before heading to Mathura Junction. Our guides explain both:
- How to check PNR status online — decode CNF, RAC and WL.
- Live train running status — see where your train is right now.
- How to read station departure boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the station code for Mathura Junction?
The station code for Mathura Junction is MTJ. It lies in UP on the North Central Railway zone.
Which zone is Mathura Junction railway station in?
Mathura Junction (MTJ) is part of the North Central Railway zone, AGC division.
How many trains stop at Mathura Junction?
Indian Railways' public timetable lists approximately 212 train services stopping at Mathura Junction (MTJ). Check NTES for the current, live list.
How do I check PNR and live train status for trains at Mathura Junction?
Find your 10-digit PNR on your ticket and check it on the official IRCTC or NTES portal. To see where a train is now, use NTES 'Spot Your Train' with the train number.
Sources: Indian Railways official station list (station code, zone, division, category); Indian Railways public train timetable (train frequency). Facility and platform details should be confirmed on official Indian Railways channels before travel.