Delhi Metro to start at 3 am on April 5; Check routes here
Delhi Metro will begin services as early as 3 AM on April 5 to facilitate participants of the Soldierathon Marathon. Trains will run at 30-minute intervals on select lines before resuming the regular Sunday schedule later in the morning.
Commuters in Delhi-NCR will see an early start to metro services this Sunday as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announces special arrangements for the upcoming marathon event.
EARLY METRO SERVICES FROM 3 AM
To facilitate participants of the PNB Soldierathon Marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, metro train services will begin as early as 3:00 AM on April 5, 2026 (Sunday).
Trains will operate at 30-minute intervals until 6:00 AM, after which normal Sunday schedules will resume.
ROUTES COVERED UNDER EARLY SERVICES
The early metro services will be available on key routes across major lines:
Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli Millennium City Centre Gurugram
Blue Line: Dwarka Sec-21 / Dwarka Noida Electronic City / Vaishali
Violet Line: Kashmere Gate Raja Nahar Singh
These routes are expected to support a large number of participants travelling to the marathon venue.
REGULAR TIMINGS FOR OTHER LINES
Metro services on all other lines will operate as per the standard Sunday timetable, with no changes announced for those routes.
BOOST FOR MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
The early start aims to ensure smooth and convenient travel for runners and attendees heading to the event. With thousands expected to participate, the move is likely to ease traffic congestion and promote public transport usage.
WHAT COMMUTERS SHOULD NOTE
Passengers planning early travel should check line-specific availability and timings before heading out. While the initiative benefits marathon participants, regular commuters can also take advantage of the extended early hours on select routes.
With metro services starting hours earlier than usual, Delhi Metro is stepping up to support large-scale events while ensuring connectivity remains seamless for the city.