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Delhi Metro to Start at 4 am for Independence Day
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will begin services at 4 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to help special guests and the public reach the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will begin services at 4 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to help special guests and the public reach the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Trains will run every 30 minutes on all lines from terminal stations until regular revenue services start, the DMRC announced.
The DMRC has provided 1.30 lakh special pre-paid QR tickets to the Ministry of Defence for invitees carrying valid physical admit cards. Nearest stations to the venue are Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate. The Delhi Traffic Police will restrict several roads near the Red Fort from 4 am to 10 am, including Netaji Subhash Marg and Chandni Chowk.
The Indian Opinion
The early metro service and special tickets suggest the government is sparing no effort to ensure smooth access for Independence Day attendees. But the 30-minute frequency and road closures may test commuters who just need to cross the city. The real test will be whether the pre-vended QR tickets are distributed efficiently, and whether the extra trains actually run on time without affecting the regular schedule.
Source: timesnownews.com
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