To facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday, 15th August 2024, the Delhi Metro will commence its services at 04:00 AM on all its Lines from all terminal stations. The train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 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 Govt. 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. 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 cost towards such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence.
Regular announcements will be made inside the trains to keep passengers informed about these arrangements. The Ministry of Defence will reimburse the cost of such travel to the DMRC. These measures are being implemented to facilitate the public’s participation in the Independence Day celebrations.
The adjustments aim to streamline the process for people attending the event and ensure smooth transit to and from the venue. Passengers are advised to follow the guidelines and carry the necessary identification for a hassle-free journey.
Meanwhile, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Kiren Rijiju, and Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a bike rally as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
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