The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday said the metro services will start at 4 am on Independence Day.

“To facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday, 15th August 2024, the Delhi Metro will commence its services at 4 am on all its Lines from all terminal stations,” said Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director,Corporate Communications,DMRC.

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The official said the train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all the Lines till 6 am and thereafter, regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.

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 permitted entry and travel on production of valid government issued photo identity card at stations. This arrangement will be valid for exit only at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are closest to the venue, said Dayal.

“The same invitation cards will also be valid for performing return journey from these three stations only. Regular announcements will be made inside the trains to inform passengers about these arrangements,” the official said.

Dayal added that the cost towards such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.