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NCRTC Adds 20 Namo Bharat Trips Amid Delhi-NCR Air Pollution
NCRTC adds 20 extra Namo Bharat trips to help Delhi-NCR commuters avoid pollution.
In brief
NCRTC adds 20 extra Namo Bharat trips to help Delhi-NCR commuters avoid pollution. NCRTC increased Namo Bharat services on Delhi-Meerut corridor to reduce private vehicle use as air quality worsens. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
NCRTC Adds 20 Extra Namo Bharat Trips
NCRTC has added 20 extra Namo Bharat train trips on the Delhi-Meerut corridor from November 4 amid worsening air quality across Delhi-NCR.
Air Quality Worsens in Delhi-NCR
Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index of 397, while Ghaziabad and Meerut also remained in the very poor category.
NCRTC Increases Namo Bharat Services
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation will operate 20 additional Namo Bharat trips from Wednesday, November 4.
Corridor Coverage
The services will cover the entire corridor between Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi and Modipuram in Meerut.
Graded Response Action Plan Enforcement
The additional services come amid the enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi.
Public Transport Alternative
The additional trips aim to encourage greater use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles amid rising pollution levels.
The short version
NCRTC increased Namo Bharat services on Delhi-Meerut corridor to reduce private vehicle use as air quality worsens.
