Delhi Metro announces 20 additional trips on weekdays amid GRAP-II curbs

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will operate 20 additional train trips on weekdays from Tuesday, taking the total number of extra services across its network to 40, as the national capital steps up measures to tackle rising air pollution under GRAP Stage II.

The move is aimed at encouraging more commuters to opt for public transport instead of private vehicles, thereby helping curb vehicular emissions and mitigate pollution.

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"In the wake of implementation of GRAP-II in the capital, Delhi Metro will be running 20 more trips from tomorrow on weekdays, thereby, increasing the total number of additional trips on its network by 40. This is to encourage more and more people to use public transport than their private vehicles and help mitigate pollution," DMRC said on X.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect after the city’s air quality deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 117 on October 31 to 261 on November 1, before climbing further to 324 on Monday, amid unfavourable weather conditions, the CAQM said.

GRAP Stage II measures include steps to intensify dust pollution control and promote the use of public transport.