Ahead of the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, 2025, the Delhi Metro issued an advisory outlining the timings and frequency of train services for the occasion.
To accommodate attendees traveling to the grand parade and Republic Day event at Kartavya Path in Central Delhi, metro services will commence as early as 3:00 AM on all lines on Sunday.
From 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM, trains will operate at a frequency of 30 minutes, switching to the regular schedule thereafter.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated:
“As the nation celebrates the pride and spirit of Republic Day, Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3:00 AM on all lines on 26th January 2025 (Sunday) to help people reach Kartavya Path and witness the Republic Day ceremony. To ensure smooth travel for commuters, trains will operate at intervals of 30 minutes until 6:00 AM, after which, the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day. Passengers are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and make use of the early metro services to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.”
In a separate post, DMRC also announced that enhanced security checks will remain in effect at all metro stations until January 27, 2025.
Traffic Advisory
The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory for Republic Day, imposing restrictions in certain areas due to the parade and related events. According to the advisory, a function will take place at the National War Memorial, India Gate, at 9:30 AM, followed by the Republic Day parade, which will commence at 10:30 AM and proceed towards Red Fort.
Starting at 5:00 PM on Republic Day eve, vehicles will not be allowed on Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate until the parade concludes. Additionally, no cross-traffic will be permitted on Kartavya Path at Rafi Marg, Janpath, and Man Singh Road from 10:00 PM on Saturday until the official celebrations conclude the next day.
On Republic Day, the C-Hexagon-India Gate stretch will remain closed from 9:15 AM until the marchers cross Tilak Marg.
