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Why rusting of iron is quicker in saline...

Why rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water? Explain.

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Salt water accelerates corrosion as it contains many electrolytes. The ions present will favour the formation of more electrochemical cells and will thus promote rusting or corrosion.
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