Infrastructure
Arun Kumar Das
Sep 08, 2023, 09:41 AM | Updated 09:42 AM IST
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The Delhi Metro train services will start from early morning 4am from terminal stations of all lines for three days, from 8 to 10 September 2023, for the upcoming G20 Summit.
This step was taken in order to facilitate the general public, police personnel and staff from other assisting agencies deployed to maintain security, law and order, traffic arrangements etc.
The G20 Summit is slated to be held in Delhi on 9 and 10 September.
The trains will run with a frequency of 30 minutes on all the lines till 6am. After 6am, Metro trains will run as per the normal timetable throughout the day on all Lines.
Stations:
All Metro stations will remain open for the general public during this period (8-10 September) except Supreme Court Metro Station where no boarding/de-boarding of passengers will be allowed due to security constraints.
However, as and when directed by the security agencies, entry/exit at some stations may be regulated for a brief period in New Delhi district on 9 and 10 September, to facilitate the movement of VVIP delegations.
Parking:
Parking at all Metro stations will also continue to remain available as usual, except three Metro stations falling in New Delhi district.
Parking at these three stations namely, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk and Rama Krishna Ashram Marg will remain closed from 8 September till 12pm of 11 September.
In view of the prestigious G20 Summit being held in the national capital, Delhi Metro also appeals to its passengers to extend all possible cooperation in smooth running of the Metro services and follow the instructions of station-staff and guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time without falling prey to rumours.
For regular updates regarding Metro services, passengers are advised to follow DMRC’s official social media handles @officialDMRC on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram including ‘Delhi Metro Rail’ App and website www.delhimetrorail.com.
Passengers are also advised to use ‘DMRC Travel’ App for instant booking of QR tickets for travel in Metro eliminating the need to go to ticket counters or stand in queue.