Independence Day 2026: Delhi Metro to begin at 4 am. Check timings and routes

Delhi Metro will start operations at 4 AM on Independence Day. The early schedule is a key update for passengers planning morning travel.Delhi Metro will start operations at 4 AM on Independence Day. (Photo: Pexels)Delhi Metro services will begin at 4:00 am on Saturday, August 15, to facilitate the movement of special guests, invitees, and the general public attending the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said trains will start from all terminal stations across the network and will run at a frequency of 30 minutes on all lines until regular services begin as per the day's scheduled timetable.METRO SERVICES TO START AT 4 AMTo help people reach the Independence Day celebration venue early, Delhi Metro trains will be available from 4:00 am. The services will operate every 30 minutes on all lines until the commencement of regular revenue services from 6:00 am.Commuters planning to attend the celebrations have been advised to travel early and make use of the early morning metro services. 1.30 LAKH SPECIAL QR TICKETS PROVIDEDFor the smooth travel of special guests and bona fide invitees, DMRC has supplied 130,000 special pre-vended QR tickets to the Ministry of Defence.Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated metro stations to facilitate their journey to the venue. The cost of travel undertaken using these special QR tickets will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.THREE NEAREST METRO STATIONSThe three metro stations closest to the Independence Day celebration venue are:Lal Quila Metro StationJama Masjid Metro StationDelhi Gate Metro StationVisitors attending the celebrations can use these stations to reach the venue conveniently.REGULAR SERVICES FROM 6 AMAccording to the DMRC advisory, metro services will run at a 30-minute frequency until regular revenue services commence. Regular services will then operate according to the scheduled timetable for August 15.With early metro services and special QR ticket arrangements, the DMRC has made provisions to ensure smoother transportation for guests, invitees, and members of the public attending the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Aug 14, 2026 09:50 IST