Delhi Metro to start early on Diwali eve, last train to depart at 10 pm on Diwali

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced that the last metro train service will commence at 10 PM instead of the usual 11 PM from terminal stations of all lines on account of the Diwali festival on October 20.

“On the eve of Diwali, i.e. October 19, 2025 (Sunday), train services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines, which usually begin at 7 AM on Sundays, will begin at 6 AM,” a DMRC spokesperson said.

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“On Diwali, i.e., October 20, 2025 (Monday), the last metro train service will start at 10:00 PM from the terminal stations of all lines, including the Airport Express Line,” the spokesperson added.

Metro train services will operate as usual for the rest of the day on Diwali, following the regular commencement timings on all lines.