Delhi–Faridabad to get new memu train service, easing daily commute for thousands

New Delhi: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between Delhi and Faridabad.Announcing the decision, CM Rekha Gupta said that the new service would provide significant relief to thousands of people who commute daily between Delhi and Faridabad.CM 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.She said projects related to transport and connectivity in Delhi and NCR are gaining momentum under the ‘double-engine govt’. According to her, the new rail service will not only save travel time for passengers but also help reduce pressure on road traffic.