26 September 2026 · Event date: 25 September 2026

Indian Railways Approves Extension of Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express up to Mathura

Indian Railways has approved extending the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express up to Mathura. The total journey distance has increased from 217 km to 270 km, and new commercial stoppages have been added at Raja ki Mandi, Runkuta, Deen Dayal Dham, and Baad.

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In Simple Words

Indian Railways has extended the route of the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express so that it now runs all the way to Mathura station. This change increases the train's total journey distance from 217 km to 270 km.

Train No. 11901 departs Jhansi at 16:00 hours to reach Mathura at 23:00 hours, while Train No. 11902 leaves Mathura at 05:05 hours to arrive in Jhansi at 12:50 hours. New commercial stops include Raja ki Mandi, Runkuta, Deen Dayal Dham, and Baad.

Key Points

  • Indian Railways approved the extension of Train No. 11901/11902 Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express up to Mathura station.
  • The total journey distance increased from 217 km to 270 km.
  • Train No. 11901 departs from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi at 16:00 hours and reaches Mathura at 23:00 hours.
  • Train No. 11902 departs from Mathura at 05:05 hours and reaches Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi at 12:50 hours.
  • New commercial stoppages include Raja ki Mandi, Runkuta, Deen Dayal Dham, and Baad.

Exam Angle

Train Numbers
11901/11902
Original Terminus
Agra Cantt
Extended Terminus
Mathura
Total Journey Distance
270 km

A. 270 km

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