The Railway Board has mandated four zones to replace or upgrade non-compliant diesel generators to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR. This action is crucial for addressing severe pollution issues in the region.

The Railway Board has issued a directive to four railway zones in Delhi-NCR, mandating the replacement or upgrading of non-compliant diesel generator sets. This decision is part of efforts to adhere to air quality norms set by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The affected zones include Northern, North Central, North Western, and West Central. The Board's letter, dated November 18, outlines that if replacement is not possible, the zones should either convert the generators to dual-fuel systems or install Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECD). This action follows a communication from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), which highlighted the critical air pollution levels in Delhi, especially during winter. The DPCC has classified the entire Union Territory as an Air Pollution Control area, necessitating compliance with the CAQM's directives to mitigate pollution from diesel generators.