New Delhi: Amid rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR and the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2), the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has decided to provide major relief to passengers. From Wednesday, November 4, 20 additional Namo Bharat train trips will be operated every day. The move aims to promote public transport instead of private vehicles and reduce vehicular pressure on roads.
According to NCRTC, the additional services will be available across the entire Namo Bharat corridor from Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram in Meerut. The decision will give more options to passengers travelling daily between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut. Working professionals and regular commuters in particular are expected to benefit from easier travel.
After air quality in Delhi-NCR continued to deteriorate, restrictions under the second phase of GRAP were implemented to control pollution. Under this, people are being encouraged to reduce the use of private vehicles and adopt public transport. On November 4, Delhi recorded an air quality index of 350, which falls in the very poor category.
The Namo Bharat corridor is connected with the Delhi Metro, Indian Railways, inter-state bus terminals and city bus services. At major stations such as Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, New Ashok Nagar and Ghaziabad, passengers also get connectivity with other modes of transport. Parking facilities are also available at the stations.
Earlier, the Delhi Metro had also started 20 additional trips on working days under GRAP-2. With the additional Namo Bharat services, efforts are being made to strengthen the public transport system.
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