New Delhi: Delhi metro services will commence at 4 am on August 15 in order to facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday. The metro will become active on all its Lines from all terminal stations.
Frequency of 15 minutes
The train services will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 AM and thereafter, a regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.
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Free travel for Invitation Card holders
In addition, people who will be in possession of a bonafide Invitation Card issued by the Ministry of Defence for attending the Independence Day ceremony will be permitted entry and travel on the production of valid Govt at designated stations, said the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
Selected stations
This arrangement will be valid for exit only at Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are closest to the venue. The same Invitation Cards will also be valid for performing return journeys from these three stations only.
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The cost of such travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence, said the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. (with Agency inputs)
