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Delhi Half Marathon: DMRC announces special early metro timings starting at 3:30 AM
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News18•14-10-2026, 18:53
Delhi Half Marathon: DMRC announces special early metro timings starting at 3:30 AM
- •Delhi Metro will begin operations at 3:30 AM on Sunday, October 18, to facilitate participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
- •Special arrangements are made on four major lines including the Red Line, Yellow Line, Blue Line, and Violet Line due to the event at JLN Stadium.
- •Trains will run every 15 minutes from 3:30 AM to 4:15 AM, and every 20 minutes from 4:15 AM to 6:00 AM, before switching to regular Sunday schedules.
- •Marathon runners will enjoy free metro travel as organizers bear the expenses and provide special QR-code-enabled wristbands along with bibs.
Key Questions Answered
To accommodate participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, October 18, the Delhi Metro will begin its operations early at 3:30 AM from terminal stations on four designated lines.
Special early morning train services will run on four corridors: the Red Line, Yellow Line, Blue Line, and Violet Line.
Marathon organizers are covering the metro travel expenses for participants. Runners need to collect special QR-code-enabled wristbands along with their bibs from the organizers to access the free travel facility.
