A gift to Western Uttar Pradesh: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off two MEMU trains (Delhi Junction-Shamli-Delhi Junction and Delhi Shahdara-Shamli-Delhi Shahdara) from Baraut

*Long-awaited demand fulfilled: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the new double line between Delhi and Shamli*

*These MEMU trains will provide better travel options for students and professionals, improve connectivity, and boost the region’s economy*

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Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology,Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, flagged off two new MEMU train services between Delhi and Shamli at Baraut station today, November 24, 2025. Baghpat MP Rajkumar Sangwan, former MP Dr. Satyapal Singh, Member of Legislative Council Mohit Beniwal, Member of Legislative Assembly Krishna Pal Malik, and Baraut Municipal Council Chairperson Babita Tomar were present on the occasion.

Addressing the large gathering, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Under the able guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways is continuously striving to provide better passenger service. The launch of two new MEMU services between Delhi and Shamli will benefit daily commuters, students, farmers, and professionals in the region through improved mobility. He added that Shamli station is being upgraded to a modern and world-class level at a cost of ₹25 crore under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Yojana.’ A long-pending demand of the Shamli-Baghpat region is being fulfilled today with the inauguration of two new MEMU trains. These trains will make travel easier for the people of this region.”

When Shri Vaishnaw announced the doubling of the Delhi-Shamli section, the large crowd present at Baraut station greeted him with applause. Leaders present on the stage also expressed their gratitude to Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw for fulfilling the region’s long-pending demand.

Mr. Vaishnaw said that 5,272 kilometres of new tracks have been built in Uttar Pradesh since 2014, which is equivalent to the total rail network of Switzerland. 100% electrification of railway lines has been achieved in Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, 1,460 flyovers and road underbridges have been constructed in Uttar Pradesh since 2014. For the convenience of passengers, 154 elevators and 156 escalators have been installed at various stations, and WiFi facility has been provided at 771 stations. Currently, 34 Vande Bharat Express and 26 Amrit Bharat Express trains are operating in Uttar Pradesh.