Delhi metro services to start at 4 am on Independence Day, Aug 15
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Delhi metro services
Delhi metro services will begin from 4 am on Independence Day, August 15, for the convenience of the passengers. The metro trains will be operational on all lines.
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Metro timetable
From the start of service until 6:00 am, trains will run at intervals of 15 minutes on all lines. After 6:00 am, the metro will follow its regular timetable.
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For those attending the Independence Day celebrations
with invitation cards issued by the Defence Ministry, special entry rules are in place. Attendees will need to present a valid photo ID.
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Metro stations
The special arrangements will apply exclusively to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk metro stations. The invitation letters will also be valid for the return journey.
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Delhi metro services
Announcements are being made in all metro trains to inform passengers about these arrangements.
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Independence Day
Meanwhile, a tricolour bike rally was organized across various neighbourhoods in the national capital, Delhi.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar,
Union ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ram Mohan Naidu, Kiren Rijiju, and Mansukh Mandaviya, also launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in the city.