Republic Day 2023: Check metro train timings & parking details

Ahead of Republic Day celebrations at the national capital on January 26, the security arrangements have been tightened due to which the Delhiites will likely face difficulties in travelling. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has said that various metros will remain closed during the Republic Day parade. Metro parking will be unavailable for some time also.

According to the DMRC advisory, all metro parking lots will be closed from 6 am on January 25 to 2 pm on January 26. The yellow line of Delhi metro will be running partially on January 25.

Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat and Lok Kalyan Marg metro stations will be shut in the morning hours. The entry and exit space of Udyog Bhawan and Central Secretariat station will remain shut till 12 pm on January 26. Passengers can only use Central Secretariat station to interchange between line 2 and line 6. The entry and exit of Lok Kalyan Marg and Patel Chowk stations will also remain shut from 8.45 am to 12 pm.



The metro services will also be affected on January 29 due to the Beating Retreat ceremony. DMCR said in a statement that on the occasion of the Beating Retreat ceremony, the metro services in Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan stations will remain closed from 2 pm to 6.30 pm. However, passengers can interchange from Line 2 to line 6 and vice versa at Central Secretariat station. The metro services at all these stations will resume from 6.30 pm.

FAQs:

1. What does the Beating Retreat ceremony signify?
   The Beating Retreat ceremony denotes the conclusion of the Republic Day ceremony which is organised by the Ministry of Defence.
2. Who is the Chief guest of the 74th Republic Day of India?
   Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.