# Delhi

Republic Day 2019 Parade: 26 January Delhi Metro advisory for commuters

Republic Day 2019: While Metro Rail services will be available for commuters at all Metro stations, boarding and de-boarding will not be permitted at some of the stations for a particular duration

SNS | New Delhi | January 25, 2019 9:40 am

Republic Day 2019 Parade: 26 January Delhi Metro advisory for commuters

Republic Day 2019 Parade: Elaborate traffic arrangements and restrictions have been put in place in Delhi for smooth conduct of the Republic Day parade that starts from Vijay Chowk and culminates at Red Fort grounds. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued specific advisory for Metro commuters too. The Delhi Metro advisory says services will be partially curtailed on Saturday, 26th January as part of the security arrangements for the Republic Day.

While Metro Rail services will be available for commuters at all Metro stations during the Republic Day Parade on 26th January, boarding and de-boarding will not be permitted at some of the stations during a particular duration. These stations are Kendriya Sachivalaya, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg (Race Course ) and Patel Chowk on Metro Line 2 (HUDA City Centre – Samaypur Badli).

According to the Delhi Metro advisory, the Metro stations on Line-6 — ITO, Delhi Gate, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid — will remain open throughout the day, but certain entry/exit gates at these stations will remain closed from start of revenue services till 12 noon, according to a statement issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). These stations are ITO (Gate No. 3, 4 & 6), Delhi Gate (Gate No. 1, 4 & 5), Lal Quila (Gate No. 4) and Jama Masjid (Gate No. 3 & 4).

READ | Republic Day Parade 2019: Traffic advisory and traffic diversions for Delhi on 26 January

Besides, all Metro parking lots will remain closed from 6 AM on 25 January to 2 PM on 26 January as part of the security arrangements.

Republic Day 2019 boarding/de-boarding restrictions schedule for Metro stations

Kendriya Sachivalaya: From 5 am to 12 noon on 26th January.

Udyog Bhawan: From 5 AM till 12 Noon on 26.01.19.

Lok Kalyan Marg (Race Course ): From 8.45 AM to 12 noon on 26.01.19.

Patel Chowk: From 8.45 AM to 12 noon on 26.01.19.

# Cities

106 shuttle buses, 60 more Metro trips to combat air pollution in Delhi

The decision came during a high-level meeting Rai held with the officials on the implementation of GRAP-III restrictions in the city.

# Cities

First train set ordered for Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 operations reaches Delhi

The first Metro train, comprising six coaches, procured by Delhi Metro for its Phase 4 operations, reached the national capital on Friday, marking a significant milestone towards completing and operationalising priority corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-4.

# Cities

Delhi Metro launches bike taxi service for its commuters, dedicated bike taxis for women travelers

The Delhi Metro customers will now be able to book their bike taxi rides from Delhi Metro’s official mobile app, DMRC Momentum (Delhi Sarthi 2.0) itself without the need to juggle between multiple apps.