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Delhi Metro to start services at 4:30 am for Chhath Puja, government announces
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:02 AM
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The Delhi government has ordered Delhi Metro to begin operations at 4:30 am during Chhath Puja, giving worshippers extra travel time.
The Delhi government has issued a directive for Delhi Metro to commence services at 4:30 am on the days of Chhath Puja. The early start is presented as a special provision for devotees who travel to river ghats for the sunrise rituals.
By opening the network an hour earlier than the usual schedule, the metro aims to ease the commute of thousands of worshippers heading to the banks of the Yamuna and other nearby rivers. The move is expected to reduce road congestion and provide a reliable public‑transport option for those observing the fast.
The temporary timing change will remain in effect only for the duration of the Chhath celebrations, after which regular operating hours will resume. No fare adjustments have been announced, and the service will continue to run on all existing lines.
By opening the network an hour earlier than the usual schedule, the metro aims to ease the commute of thousands of worshippers heading to the banks of the Yamuna and other nearby rivers. The move is expected to reduce road congestion and provide a reliable public‑transport option for those observing the fast.
The temporary timing change will remain in effect only for the duration of the Chhath celebrations, after which regular operating hours will resume. No fare adjustments have been announced, and the service will continue to run on all existing lines.