Delhi Metro timings on Independence Day: DMRC to start its services early on all lines; check timings and frequency

The Delhi Metro will start its services at 4 am on its all lines from all terminal stations on the Independence Day in order to facilitate the public to attend the ceremony, officials said on Tuesday.

In a post on X, DMRC wrote, "To facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday, 15th August 2024, the Delhi Metro will commence its services at 04:00 AM on all its Lines from all terminal stations. The train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 AM and thereafter, regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day."

"In addition, people who will be in possession of a bonafide Invitation Card issued by the Ministry of Defence for attending the Independence Day ceremony will be permitted entry and travel on production of valid Government issued photo identity card at stations.

METRO SERVICES TO COMMENCE AT 04:00 AM ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

To facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday, 15th August 2024, the Delhi Metro will commence its services at 04:00 AM on all its…

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 13, 2024

This arrangement will be valid for exit only at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are closest to the venue.  The same Invitation Cards will also be valid for performing return journey from these three stations only.  Regular announcements will be made inside the trains to inform passengers about these arrangements," it further wrote.

The cost towards such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.

The regular announcements will be made inside the trains to inform the passengers about these arrangements, Dayal said, adding the cost towards such travel will be reimbursed to the DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.

(With input from agencies)