Delhi Metro Services On Independence Day: Details

In preparation for the Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, 15th August 2024, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced special operational hours to facilitate public access to the ceremony. Metro services will begin early, at 4:00 AM, on all lines from every terminal station. To accommodate the early attendees, trains will operate at a 15-minute frequency until 6:00 AM. Following this, the regular timetable will be reinstated for the remainder of the day.

DMRC has also made special arrangements for individuals attending the ceremony with a bonafide Invitation Card issued by the Ministry of Defence. These passengers, upon presenting a valid government-issued photo identity card, will be allowed to travel on the Delhi Metro for free. This provision is exclusive to entry and exit at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are the closest to the venue. The same invitation cards will also be valid for return journeys from these three stations only.

To ensure smooth travel, regular announcements will be made inside trains to keep passengers informed about these special arrangements. The Ministry of Defence will cover the travel costs associated with this provision, reimbursing DMRC for the expenses incurred.

Full statement from DMRC:

“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 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 Govt. issued photo identity card at stations. 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.

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