Ashwini Vaishnaw approves new MEMU train for Delhi-Faridabad route

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) passenger train service between Delhi and Faridabad.

According to an official statement, the proposed train service will run in the National Capital Region (NCR) and is expected to provide relief to thousands of daily commuters travelling between Delhi and Faridabad.

Welcoming the approval, the chief minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the railway minister for clearing the proposal.

She said a large number of people from Faridabad and nearby areas travel to Delhi every day for work, education, business and other purposes.

“For a long time, residents and regular passengers had been demanding additional and more convenient rail connectivity. With the existing transport network under heavy pressure, commuters often faced overcrowding, delays and inconvenience,” she said in the statement.

Gupta said the introduction of the MEMU service would provide commuters with a faster, more affordable and more accessible public transport option.

She added that the Delhi government has been working closely with the Centre to address daily commuting issues and improve transport infrastructure for residents.

The chief minister also said projects related to transport and connectivity in Delhi and the NCR are gaining momentum under the “double-engine government”.

According to her, the new rail service will help save passengers time and reduce pressure on road traffic.

A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) is a modern electric passenger train service operated by Indian Railways for short- and medium-distance travel on main railway routes.

MEMU trains generally operate at speeds of 100-110 kmph. Unlike conventional trains, they do not require a separate locomotive, as power is distributed through motor coaches.

The services are mainly designed to improve connectivity between cities and nearby towns and are considered more efficient on routes with frequent stops.