Faridabad Railway Station: Major train delays reported amid severe heatwave
Passengers at Faridabad and surrounding stations are facing severe hardships as several trains are running late. The intense heat has made the wait at platforms difficult for daily commuters, students, and office-goers. These delays have led to heavy overcrowding at Old Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, and Palwal stations.
Which trains were delayed and by how much?
On May 19 and 20, 2026, several key trains experienced significant delays. EMU trains on the Delhi-NCR corridor, including the New Delhi-Palwal, New Delhi-Dholpur, and Shakurbasti-Ballabhgarh services, ran late by 60 to 90 minutes. Some express trains were also affected as detailed below:
| Train Name/Number | Route | Delay Time |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab Mail (12138) | New Delhi to CSMT | 1 hour 5 minutes |
| Train Number 11078 | Shahbad Markanda to New Delhi | 1 hour 33 minutes |
What is the reason for these delays?
Railway Officer Ashish Arora stated that the delays happened due to operational difficulties, traffic congestion, and technical reasons. The Northern Railway administration is working to normalize the train schedules. Meanwhile, to solve long-term connectivity issues, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently approved a new MEMU train service between Delhi and Faridabad to reduce overcrowding.
How is the Dedicated Freight Corridor helping Faridabad?
While passenger trains face delays, the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is improving industrial logistics. The Truck on Train service now moves over 120 trucks daily. This has reduced the travel time for commercial containers and milk from Gujarat and Maharashtra from 15 days down to just 2-3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Faridabad section में कौन सी EMU ट्रेनें लेट चलीं?
New Delhi-Palwal, New Delhi-Dholpur और Shakurbasti-Ballabhgarh EMU ट्रेनें एक से डेढ़ घंटे की देरी से चलीं।
क्या फरीदाबाद के लिए कोई नई ट्रेन सेवा शुरू होगी?
हाँ, रेल मंत्री ने दिल्ली और फरीदाबाद के बीच एक नई MEMU ट्रेन सेवा को मंजूरी दी है ताकि भीड़ कम हो सके।