India, May 8 -- New Delhi

The Centre has approved a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between Delhi and Faridabad on a request from Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, according to an official statement issued the Delhi government on Friday.

The proposal was cleared by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Delhi government sought additional rail connectivity for commuters travelling daily between the national capital and Faridabad. However, the schedule, route, frequency and other details are yet to be finalised.

The CM said the new service will benefit thousands of commuters who travel between Delhi and Faridabad for work, education, business and other purposes. "A large number of people from Faridabad...