New Delhi, 06 November (H.S.): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced revised operating hours for metro services during the Diwali celebrations. On the coming Sunday, metro services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines will commence an hour earlier than usual, at 6 AM. In view of the evening festivities, the last metro train on all lines will depart from terminal stations at 10 PM instead of the usual 11 PM.

Anuj Dayal, Chief Executive Director of DMRC, said on Friday that metro services on the Pink Line (Majlis Park–Majlis Park/Shiv Vihar), Magenta Line (Botanical Garden–Krishna Park Extension and Majlis Park–Deepali Chowk) and Grey Line (Dwarka–Dhansa Bus Stand) normally begin at 7 AM on Sundays. However, on Diwali, services on these lines will start at 6 AM.

He added that the last train on all metro lines, including the Airport Express Line, will depart from their respective terminal stations at 10 PM. On regular days, the last metro services depart at 11 PM.

DMRC has advised commuters to plan their journeys in accordance with the revised schedule. Passengers can visit the corporation’s official website and social media handles for further information regarding the updated timings.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar