Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Metro to Start Early Sunday Amid BRICS Summit Restrictions
Delhi Metro trains will start running at 6 am this Sunday.
All Metro lines will open earlier than they usually do on Sundays.
The Pink, Magenta and Grey lines normally start at 7 am.
The early trains will help students reach their examination centres on time.
They will especially help candidates taking the National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services examinations.
Other commuters can also use the earlier service.
Traffic restrictions are expected because of the BRICS Summit.
Passengers were advised to plan their journeys carefully.
Delhi Metro services will begin at 6 am on Sunday across all corridors.
The earlier opening is intended to help examination candidates and commuters during BRICS Summit traffic restrictions.
The Pink, Magenta and Grey lines normally begin service at 7 am on Sundays.
The change will support candidates taking the National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services examinations.
Delhi Traffic Police coordinated with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after receiving a request from a Combined Defence Services aspirant.
- Who
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in coordination with the Delhi Traffic Police, is providing the earlier service for examination candidates and commuters.
- What
- Metro services will begin at 6 am on all corridors instead of the usual 7 am start on some Sunday lines.
- When
- This Sunday, on the examination day referenced in the reports dated September 11.
- Where
- Across all Delhi Metro corridors, including areas affected by traffic restrictions during the BRICS Summit.
- Why
- To help National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services examination candidates and the general public travel during summit-related traffic restrictions.
- Early opening time
- 6 am on Sunday
- Coverage
- All Delhi Metro lines and corridors
- Usual Sunday start
- 7 am for the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines
- Examinations
- National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services examinations
- Reason
- Traffic restrictions associated with the BRICS Summit
- Coordination
- Delhi Traffic Police coordinated with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation after a Combined Defence Services aspirant requested early service
