Delhi Metro to Start Early Services and Restrict Entry at Select Stations for Republic Day

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that metro services will start early at 3 AM on January 26, 2026, to facilitate travel for Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. Trains will run every 15 minutes until 6 AM, after which regular schedules will resume. Due to heightened security, entry and exit at specific gates of Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, and ITO stations will be restricted on January 23 and 26. Parking facilities will remain operational, and commuters are advised to plan accordingly.