Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Delhi Metro to Start Early Sunday Amid BRICS Summit
Delhi Metro trains will start running at 6 a.m.
on Sunday.
This is earlier than the usual service schedule.
The change will happen on all Metro lines.
It is meant to help students taking the NDA and CDS exams.
It will also help other people travel around Delhi.
Traffic restrictions are expected because of the BRICS Summit.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation made the announcement.
The goal is to help people reach their destinations smoothly and on time.
Delhi Metro services will begin at 6 a.m. on Sunday.
The early start will apply across all Metro lines.
The move is intended to help NDA and CDS examination candidates travel on time.
The service will also support the general public during BRICS Summit traffic restrictions.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced the decision in a post on X.
- Who
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, examination candidates, and the general public.
- What
- Delhi Metro services will begin at 6 a.m. on Sunday on all lines.
- When
- Sunday, with services starting at 6 a.m.
- Where
- Across the Delhi Metro network.
- Why
- To facilitate timely travel for NDA/CDS candidates and the public amid traffic restrictions linked to the BRICS Summit.
- Service start time
- 6 a.m. on Sunday
- Coverage
- All Delhi Metro lines
- Primary beneficiaries
- NDA and CDS examination candidates
- Additional beneficiaries
- The general public
- Reason
- Traffic restrictions during the BRICS Summit
- Announcing organization
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation