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Delhi Metro Adjusts Diwali Timings: Early Start at 6 AM, Last Train at 10 PM
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:01 AM
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Delhi Metro has revised its Diwali schedule, with select lines beginning operations at 6 AM and the last train running until 10 PM to accommodate increased holiday traffic.
Delhi Metro has announced a revised timetable for the Diwali holiday period. Starting from the first day of the festival, selected lines will commence operations at 6 AM, earlier than the usual 7 AM start. The last trains on these lines will now run until 10 PM, providing commuters with extended travel options.
The changes aim to manage the surge in passenger traffic that typically accompanies the festive season. Metro officials said the adjustments will be in effect for the entire Diwali week, with the schedule reverting to normal timings after the celebrations.
Passengers are advised to check the official Delhi Metro website or mobile app for the updated timetable and to plan their journeys accordingly. The metro authority has also increased the frequency of trains during peak hours to ensure smooth movement across the network.
The changes aim to manage the surge in passenger traffic that typically accompanies the festive season. Metro officials said the adjustments will be in effect for the entire Diwali week, with the schedule reverting to normal timings after the celebrations.
Passengers are advised to check the official Delhi Metro website or mobile app for the updated timetable and to plan their journeys accordingly. The metro authority has also increased the frequency of trains during peak hours to ensure smooth movement across the network.