New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday issued a travel advisory announcing revised train timings across its entire network on Sunday, November 8, in view of Diwali celebrations.
To accommodate early morning commuters while allowing network staff and passengers to participate in evening festivities, DMRC has announced changes to both the opening and closing schedules.
Under the revised Sunday schedule, Delhi Metro services will start earlier and end sooner. Trains on the Pink Line (Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar / Majlis Park), Magenta Line (Botanical Garden to Krishna Park Extension and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk) and Grey Line (Dwarka Kakrola to Dhansa Bus Stand), which normally begin operations at 7 am on Sundays, will now start one hour earlier at 6 am from terminal stations.
“On the occasion of Diwali, i.e. 08th November 2026 (Sunday), Metro train services on the Pink Line (Majlis Park-Majlis Park/Shiv Vihar), Magenta Line (Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Ext. & Majlis Park – Deepali Chowk) and Grey Line (Dwarka Kakrola – Dhansa Bus Stand), which normally commence at 7:00 AM on Sundays, will begin one hour earlier at 6:00 AM from terminal stations,” DMRC posted on X.
Meanwhile, the last Metro train across all lines, including the Airport Express Line, will depart from terminal stations at 10 pm instead of the usual 11 pm.
“Further, in view of Diwali celebrations during the evening, the last Metro train service will commence at 10:00 PM from terminal stations of all Metro Lines, including the Airport Express Line, instead of the usual last train departure time of 11:00 PM,” DMRC added.
The DMRC has advised passengers to plan their holiday travel in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience. Real-time updates and complete timetable details are available on the official DMRC website and its social media handles.
