The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised timings and special travel arrangements for January 26 to facilitate Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in the national capital. Metro services will begin much earlier than usual across all lines to ensure seamless movement of commuters and spectators attending the grand Republic Day Parade.
According to DMRC, metro services on January 26 will commence at 3:00 AM on all lines, operating at 15-minute intervals until 6:00 AM. The corporation has advised commuters to plan their travel accordingly and make use of the early metro services to avoid last-minute inconvenience amid tight security arrangements on Republic Day.
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PARKING FACILITIES TO REMAIN OPERATIONAL
DMRC has announced that parking facilities at metro stations across the network will remain fully operational on Republic Day 2026. A DMRC official stated that the arrangement aims to provide added convenience to commuters and visitors attending Republic Day celebrations, ensuring smooth access to the metro system despite heightened security measures.
ENTRY AND EXIT RESTRICTIONS AT SELECT STATIONS
In view of heightened security arrangements for Republic Day celebrations, entry and exit at select Delhi Metro station gates will remain temporarily closed on January 23 and January 26, 2026, from 3:00 AM until the conclusion of the Republic Day programme.
The stations where entry and exit restrictions will be in force are:
- Central Secretariat
- Udyog Bhawan
- Lal Quila
- Jama Masjid
- Delhi Gate
- ITO
Commuters may be allowed to pass through these stations depending on security instructions; however, entry and exit will be restricted at specific gates.
GATES TO REMAIN CLOSED DURING RESTRICTED HOURS
According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the following gates will remain closed:
- Central Secretariat: Gate No. 03 and 04
- Udyog Bhawan: Gate No. 01
- Lal Quila: Gate No. 03 and 04
- Jama Masjid: Gates No. 03 and 04
- Delhi Gate: Gate No. 01, 04 and 05
- ITO: Gate No. 03, 04 and 06
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