Diljit Dosanjh Aura Tour: Delhi Metro will run till 12 noon on October 30; curb check, JLN stadium parking warning | Today’s news
Delhi Metro said it will extend its train services till midnight on Friday, October 30 to accommodate the expected massive rush for Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura India Tour 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium today.
The concert is expected to attract a large crowd of approximately 70,000 spectators.
In the video story, the Punjabi singer urged his fans to reach the venue early so that the concert in Delhi, which has a strict 10pm deadline, could start at 7.30pm.
Dosanjh also urged fans to use the Delhi Metro services and avoid driving private vehicles as there is no parking at the JLN Stadium.
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Delhi Metro to extend train service
In post X, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said it has special operational arrangements, including extending metro train services beyond normal operating hours on all metro lines – except the Airport Express Line and the Gurugram Rapid Metro.
“DMRC has planned to extend Metro train services on all lines (except Airport Express Line) till 00:00 (midnight) on the day of the concert i.e. 30 October 2026,” the post said.
The Delhi Metro will also operate additional train routes across the network “to facilitate smooth dispersal of spectators after the event”. “Emergency trains will also be ready to be deployed as and when required to meet any unforeseen surge in passenger traffic,” DMRC said.
Apart from this, DMRC has also extended the timing of purchase of QR tickets on DMRC (Delhi Metro Sarthi) Mobile App by one hour.
Additional security personnel will be deployed at the JLN Stadium subway station to “further enhance passenger comfort and security measures.”
“Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD) and enhanced security detection measures will be implemented to facilitate orderly movement of passengers while ensuring adherence to security protocols,” DMRC said.
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Which metro gates are most accessible for Diljit Dosanjh concert in Delhi?
JLN Stadium Metro Station on the Violet Line (Kashmir Gate-Raja Nahar Singh Corridor) is the nearest metro station to the venue.
JLN Stadium and Jangpura stations on the Violet Line provide access to gates 13, 14 and 17.
INA and Jor Bagh stations on the Yellow Line can be used to reach the designated exit points for Gates 3, 6 and 8.
Traffic curbs around JLN Stadium
Traffic restrictions will also be in place on several roads around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The restrictions will remain in force from 1 pm to midnight, with six diversion points identified and two more points activated if necessary, according to a traffic advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police.
According to the advisory, traffic movement will be affected in:
- Bhishma Pitamah Marg
- Lodhi Road
- Lala Lajpat Rai Marg between Defense Colony and Lodhi Colony Flyover
- Archbishop Marg
- 4th Avenue Road
- 5th Avenue Road
Restrictions will also be imposed on the stretch of Barapullah flyover between INA and Jangpura Metro Gate 2, Dayal Singh College Road and internal roads in CGO Complex and Lodhi Colony.
Traffic on Lodhi Road will continue towards Lodhi flyover or Aurobindo Marg. Diversions will also be enforced at intersections on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishm Pitamah Marg to regulate traffic towards the stadium.
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Vehicles are not allowed
Vehicles will not be allowed to enter Dayal Singh College Road, the advisor said,
No public parking will be available in or around the campus.
Participants will have to park at Sunehri Pula Bus Depot and Dayal Singh College, while taxis and autorickshaws must use the designated pick-up and drop-off points.
Commuters were advised to allow extra time, follow the directions of traffic staff and avoid roadside parking near the stadium.
