Delhi Metro Archives - National Times

08 Mar

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, Infrastructure, Metro Expansion, PM Modi, Rekha Gupta, Women's Day

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…

Delhi Metro to Start Services at 3 AM on Republic Day to Ease Travel to Kartavya Path

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, DMRC special services, Kartavya Path parade, Republic Day 2026, Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, January 24 — As the nation gears up to mark the 77th Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced special operating hours on January 26 to facilitate smooth movement of commuters heading towards Kartavya Path and other Republic Day venues. In an official statement issued on Friday, the DMRC said that metro services on all lines will commence at 3 am on Monday. Trains will run at a frequency of 15 minutes between 3 am and 6 am, following which the normal daily schedule will come into effect for the rest of the day. The decision…

Delhi Metro Revises Timings for Diwali; Early Services on Sunday, Shorter Hours on Monday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDeepotsav Delhi, Delhi Metro, Diwali 2025, DMRC

New Delhi, October 18, 2025: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced changes in metro train timings for Diwali, with extended morning operations on Sunday and early closure on Diwali night to facilitate smooth travel and ensure safety during celebrations.According to DMRC, metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey Lines will start at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, instead of the regular 7 a.m. Sunday schedule. The decision aims to handle the expected surge in commuters ahead of the festival.On Diwali day, Monday, October 20, the last trains from all terminal stations — including the Airport Express…