Indian Railways has approved the introduction of two new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) services that will connect Meerut City with Khurja and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Railways made this announcement to enhance regional rail connectivity in the state. Both services will stop at all stations along their routes, serving passengers across the sections.
Key facts
- Train No. 64573/64574: Khurja-Meerut City MEMU service
- Train No. 64580/64579: Saharanpur-Meerut City MEMU service
- Khurja to Meerut City: departs 13:15 hrs, arrives 17:20 hrs (4 hours 5 minutes)
- Meerut City to Khurja: departs 11:25 hrs, arrives 16:00 hrs (4 hours 35 minutes)
- Saharanpur to Meerut City: departs 05:50 hrs, arrives 08:10 hrs (2 hours 20 minutes)
- Meerut City to Saharanpur: departs 17:45 hrs, arrives 20:40 hrs (2 hours 55 minutes)
- Both services include commercial stoppages at all enroute stations
Khurja-Meerut City MEMU service
The first new service connects Khurja with Meerut City via two trains operating in opposite directions. Train No. 64573 will run from Khurja to Meerut City, departing at 13:15 hours and reaching its destination at 17:20 hours, completing the journey in 4 hours and 5 minutes. The return service, Train No. 64574, will leave Meerut City at 11:25 hours and arrive at Khurja by 16:00 hours, taking 4 hours and 35 minutes for the journey. The service will stop at all intermediate stations, allowing passengers from towns and villages along the route to board or alight at their preferred stations.
Saharanpur-Meerut City MEMU service
The second MEMU service will run between Saharanpur and Meerut City, operating on a relatively shorter route. Train No. 64580 will depart from Saharanpur at 05:50 hours in the morning and reach Meerut City by 08:10 hours, covering the distance in 2 hours and 20 minutes. The return journey, Train No. 64579, will leave Meerut City at 17:45 hours and arrive at Saharanpur at 20:40 hours, with a travel time of 2 hours and 55 minutes. Like the Khurja service, this train will also provide commercial stoppages at all intermediate stations.
Impact on regional connectivity
These two new MEMU services will strengthen rail connectivity in the Meerut region by providing additional travel options for passengers. MEMU trains are designed for short and medium-distance journeys on electrified routes, making them suitable for commuters and passengers traveling between nearby towns. The new services will benefit residents of Meerut City, Khurja, Saharanpur and all intermediate localities by offering more frequent connections and flexible travel timings.
What this means for you
If you live in or travel between Meerut, Khurja, or Saharanpur, these new services provide convenient alternatives for your daily or occasional journeys. The early morning departure from Saharanpur (05:50 hrs) and late evening departure from Meerut (17:45 hrs) offer flexibility for commuters and office-goers. Students, office workers and business travelers in these cities will benefit from the additional train options. The inclusion of stoppages at all intermediate stations means that passengers from smaller towns and villages between these major cities will also gain access to improved rail connectivity.