On World Ozone Day 2019, Western Railway in Mumbai has taken to Twitter spreading awareness about the need to strive for a greener planet. Referring to private vehicles as 'mean' and trains as  'green', the tweet encourages people to take the train than driving their own vehicles. The tweet tries to say how using public transport is a way to deal with the ever-increasing problem of pollution, which, in turns, affects the ozone layer leading to its depletion. The number of vehicles on the road adds on the already existing pollution and traffic. One of the ways to contribute towards a better environment is by adopting eco-friendly means and Western Railways explains the same. World Ozone Day 2019: Date, Theme and Significance of the Day to Protect Ozone Layer.

A caption on the tweet reads: 'Lesser the use of private transport, lesser will be the pollution'. They shared the post with the caption, "This #WorldOzoneDay, let's switch to public transport. A train carries many commuters at the same time without much pollution, while private vehicles cause more pollution. So, let's spread awareness about the importance of trains and together let's reduce pollution." International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2019: Ways to Save the Shield That Protects Earth From Sun's Ultraviolet Rays.

Here is Western Railway's Tweet on World Ozone Day:

The ozone layer is a shield of gas which protects the Earth from the ultraviolet rays of the Sun. However, years of human activities especially global warming have affected the ozone layer, causing its depletion. Fortunately, over the past three decades, various international initiatives have come together to protect the ozone layer. This step has brought significant changes in protecting the Earth's shield. The theme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2019 celebrates the international cooperation to protect the and the climate under the Montreal Protocol.

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