New Delhi, 15 November (H.S.): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will commence services at 4:30 AM on Monday on the occasion of the Usha Arghya ritual during Chhath Puja. On regular days, metro services begin at 6:00 AM.

Trains departing from all terminal stations across the network will operate at 15-minute intervals on all lines until the regular timetable comes into effect.

Delhi Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Sunday that the special arrangement would provide significant convenience to millions of devotees from Delhi and the Purvanchal region travelling to offer Usha Arghya as part of the Chhath festival.

He said the Delhi Government was committed to ensuring convenient travel arrangements and smooth transportation for devotees throughout the Chhath celebrations.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar