On Monday night, a goods train (No. 43492) passing through platform number 3 of Mathura Junction experienced a pantograph failure, which also damaged the overhead electricity (OHE) line. This disruption caused delays for trains on both the up and down lines. The up line was blocked for approximately one hour and...
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the down line for around five hours. The Divisional Commercial Manager, Prashasti Srivastava, reported that the pantograph of the goods train broke while it was on the third line. The incident led to the interruption of service on both the up and down lines, with trains being stopped en route. The up line was restored at 12:05 am, allowing the first train (No. 12920) to depart at 12:08 am. The down line was restored at 4:05 am, and the first train (No. 14623) on the down line was dispatched at the same time. The disruption caused significant inconvenience for passengers. Approximately 29 trains were halted on both up and down lines due to the track blockage.