Delhi Metro new timings for Sunday: DMRC announces trains from 3.30 am for Delhi Half Marathon; check the entire schedule | Today’s news
If you’re one of the participants in the Delhi Half Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this Sunday, commuting to the venue just got easier with the Delhi Metro. To ensure smooth transportation for runners and participants, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has now scheduled special morning operations at major stations on October 18.
Delhi Metro Sunday Timings for Red, Yellow, Blue and Purple Lines
On Sunday, Delhi Metro train services will start at 03:30 from terminus stations on four major routes, including Red Line (Rithala to Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda), Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Center Gurugram), Blue Line (Dwarka-21 Sector leading to Noida Electronic City Gate and K Naaashhari and Vaaishari Line). Singh).
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Train timetables for October 18
Trains on these four lines will run every 15 minutes from 03:30 to 04:15 to accommodate early risers and marathoners. Metro trains will be switched to a 20-minute frequency from 04:15 to 06:00.
The daily commute remains unaffected
Although there are additional trains for the day, regular Sunday timetables will resume from 6am. All remaining subway lines will operate according to their Sunday timetables throughout the day on October 18.
“Premature resumption of metro services on Red Line, Yellow Line, Blue Line and Purple Line on 18 October 2026 (Sunday) for Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026,” DMRC’s official caption shared on X.
How Delhi Half Marathon runners can travel for free
To make commuting more efficient, event organizers reportedly facilitated free subway transportation. This applies only to registered runners, as reported by Jagrana.
Runners who qualify for this facility will be able to travel for free.
Participants must collect special wristbands with a QR code next to their race bibs.
The organizers have arranged for dedicated volunteers to be stationed at key metro stations including JLN Stadium, Jor Bagh, Janpath and Jangpura to guide the participants and help with crowd management during peak hours.
Delhi Half Marathon route changed due to protests
Marathon organizers on Wednesday announced “minor adjustments” to the opening route of Sunday’s race. It was reported that the Open 10K will start from Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium instead of Sansad Marg, which witnessed massive protests against ECE Gyanesh Kumar in the past few days.
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“As the day of the race approaches, preparations continue in close coordination with the relevant authorities. Every decision is focused on the safety and experience of our runners and the wider community,” the organizers said in a statement quoted by PTI.
Talking about the security of the event, Delhi Traffic Inspector, Defense Colony, Madhurendra Kumar said around 200 personnel would be deployed to “ensure smooth movement and safety on the route”.
“The Delhi Police is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of every runner. We have been working closely with the organizers for the last one and a half months to prepare for the race day,” Kumar added.
