Delhi Metro services to start at 4 am on International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 20
A day ahead of International Yoga Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that train services on Sunday will start at 4 a.m. to facilitate the movement of those taking part in yoga events across the national capital region.
In a post on X, DMRC said: "Begin Your Yoga Day Journey with a Timely Ride! Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with DMRC's special early morning services for a smooth start to your day."
"Delhi Metro services will commence from 04:00 am from all originating stations of each Line on 21st June 2026 (Sunday) to facilitate the movement of yoga enthusiasts on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, 2026," it added.
However, DMRC stated that the first train from Kirti Nagar to Brig. Hoshiar Singh metro station will leave at 04:10 am, and the first train from Dwarka to Dhansa Bus Stand at 04:15 a.m.
It further said that train services will be available at an interval of 30 minutes till 06:00 a.m., followed by regular services as per the Sunday timetable.
Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing across the country for Yoga Day, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement.
From Kolkata and Hyderabad to Jodhpur and New Delhi, large-scale yoga events and awareness programmes were organised on Saturday ahead of the nationwide celebrations on June 21.
In Kolkata, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the main International Yoga Day event, Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Prof. Kashinath Samagandi, said the Prime Minister would perform yoga alongside thousands of participants.
Highlighting yoga's global recognition, BJP leader Prakash Reddy in Hyderabad said Prime Minister Modi's vision played a key role in securing international support for Yoga Day at the United Nations.
In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu joined renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev at the historic Undavalli Caves in Amaravati to participate in Yoga Day celebrations.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's wonderful to see yoga getting this kind of support. My mother practices every morning and she's thrilled about international recognition. But I do wonder—will these early metro services be available for all commuters or just those heading to yoga events? Transparency would be nice. Also, hope they maintain cleanliness on these trains. Yoga and hygiene go hand in hand! 🌿
As someone from the US now living in Delhi, this is impressive. Back home, public transit rarely adjusts for events like this. India's embracing of yoga on a civic level is something to be proud of. However, I hope the 30-minute intervals until 6am aren't too sparse for the number of participants expected. Logistics matter. Great job, DMRC!
Yoga is truly our ancient heritage, and seeing it celebrated globally is heartwarming. But I'm a bit skeptical about the political grandstanding around it. Can't we just celebrate yoga without making it a party affair? That said, the metro service is a practical step. Now if only they'd do similar for other early morning events like marathons or religious gatherings. 🇮🇳
As a yoga teacher in Noida, I'm thrilled! I'll be taking my students to the event at India Gate, and this early train service is perfect. Just wish they'd announce these things a bit earlier than a day before. Many of us had already made plans with private transport. Still, appreciate the effort! Namaste to DMRC 🙏
It's fascinating how deeply yoga is woven into the fabric of Indian society. In the UK, we have events but nothing like this scale
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