New Delhi, Aug 13 : Delhi Metro services will begin at 4 a.m. on August 15 to facilitate the movement of special guests, invitees and the general public attending the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said on Thursday.
Metro trains will operate at a frequency of 30 minutes on all lines from 4 a.m. until regular revenue services commence as per the scheduled timetable for the day, the DMRC said.
The corporation said 1.30 lakh special pre-vended QR tickets have been supplied to the Ministry of Defence for the travel of special guests and bona fide invitees attending the celebrations.
Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated metro stations to facilitate their journey.
The Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate metro stations are the nearest stations to the venue of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.
The DMRC said the cost of journeys undertaken using the special QR tickets will be reimbursed to it by the Ministry of Defence.
The early morning services have been arranged to ensure smooth and convenient transportation for those attending the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital.
