Delhi Metro to start 3:30 AM services on four lines for Vedanta Delhi half marathon on October 18; check latest update

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made special arrangements to help participants reach Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium for the half marathon scheduled for Sunday, October 18. Metro services on four major corridors will begin early to ensure convenient travel for runners and other participants.

Early Metro Services On Four Lines

On October 18, metro services will start at 3:30 am on the following lines:

• Red Line: Rithala to Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda
• Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram
• Blue Line: Dwarka Sector-21 to Noida Electronic City/Vaishali
• Violet Line: Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh

Metro Frequency From 3:30 Am

According to the special Sunday schedule, trains on these four lines will operate at 15-minute intervals from 3:30 am to 4:15 am. The frequency will then change to 20-minute intervals from 4:15 am to 6 am.


From 6 am onwards, metro services on these corridors will follow the regular Sunday timetable.

In a post by DMRC, "Metro services to start at 3:30 am on select lines to facilitate the participants of Vedanta Delhi half marathon on 18th October 2026 (Sunday)".

Regular Schedule On Other Lines

Metro services on all other lines will operate according to their usual Sunday schedule. Participants travelling to JLN Stadium are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check the latest DMRC updates before leaving.