To accommodate attendees and commuters traveling to the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that metro services will commence at 4:00 AM on August 15.
Key Details & Schedule
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Early Operations: Trains will run across all lines starting from 4:00 AM.
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Train Frequency: From 4:00 AM until the start of regular daily timetables, trains will operate at a 30-minute frequency.
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Standard Timetable: Regular scheduled metro operations will resume following the early-morning service window.
Special Travel Ticketing & Ticketing Logistics
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Ministry Collaboration: DMRC has provided 1.30 lakh special pre-vended QR tickets to the Ministry of Defence for official guests and invitees.
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Station Ticketing Support: Attendees holding valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence can collect special pre-vended QR tickets at designated metro stations to simplify their journey.
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Cost Settlement: The total travel cost for these special QR tickets will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.
Nearest Metro Stations for Red Fort Celebrations
For commuters heading directly to the main venue at the Red Fort, the primary access points include:
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Lal Quila
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Jama Masjid
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Delhi Gate
