The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Wednesday that metro services will start at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate public attendance at the Independence Day ceremony. Trains will operate at a 15-minute frequency on all lines until 6 am, after which the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.
It is pertinent to mention that the Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Gate Metro stations are the closest to the venue.
"To facilitate the special guests, invitees and general public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Friday, 15th August 2025, 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 30 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 am and thereafter, regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day," the DMRC said.
DMRC to provide travel facility to people to and from venue
Additionally, individuals holding a bonafide invitation card issued by the Ministry of Defence for the Independence Day ceremony will be facilitated with travel to and from the venue.
"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 facilitated with travel to and from the venue using special QR tickets supplied by the DMRC. The cost towards such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence," it added.
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