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Delhi Metro Starts at 3:30 AM for Marathon, CM Approves New Phase V(A)

The Delhi Metro will begin services at 3:30 AM on February 22 to facilitate participants of the New Delhi Marathon 2026, with early operations on the Yellow, Blue, and Violet lines. Simultaneously, the Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the ambitious Metro Phase V(A) project. This new phase will develop three corridors spanning 16 kilometres with 13 stations at an estimated cost of Rs 12,014.91 crore. The Chief Minister linked the project to the broader "7-C Vision" for modern, sustainable mobility and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support.

Key Points: Delhi Metro Early Start for Marathon 2026 & New Phase Approved

  • Metro starts at 3:30 AM on 3 lines for marathon
  • Early services on Yellow, Blue, Violet Lines
  • Delhi Cabinet approves Metro Phase V(A)
  • New 16-km project targets 2028 completion
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New Delhi Marathon 2026: Delhi Metro to start services at 3:30 AM on February 22

Delhi Metro to run from 3:30 AM on Feb 22 for marathon participants. Delhi Cabinet approves Metro Phase V(A), a Rs 12,014 crore project.

"strengthening public transport is essential for achieving environmental protection and net-zero emission goals. - Chief Minister Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, February 20

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will begin train operations at 3:30 AM on Sunday, February 22, to assist people participating in the New Delhi Marathon 2026. Three major lines, Yellow, Blue, and Violet, will see an early start.

Delhi Metro in a post on X informed, " To facilitate participants of the New Delhi Marathon 2026 on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, Delhi Metro train services will begin early from the terminal stations at 03:30 AM and continue to operate till 06:00 AM at 30-minute intervals, followed by the regular Sunday timetable on the following lines: Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli - Millennium City Centre Gurugram, Blue Line: Dwarka Sec-21 - Noida Electronic City / Vaishali, Violet Line: Kashmere Gate - Raja Nahar Singh Metro services on all other lines will operate as per the regular Sunday timetable."

The New Delhi Marathon is an annual running event with a full marathon distance, also termed as the National Championship, presented by NEB Sports. An opportunity to run alongside the best in the nation, NDM witnesses some fantastic performances every year. Some of these performances qualify to represent the country.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has taken a major step towards strengthening and modernising the capital's public transport system. The Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved Metro Phase V(A).

Delhi CM informed that this ambitious project will develop three new corridors totalling 16 kilometres in length, including 13 metro stations. The estimated cost of the entire project is Rs 12,014.91 crore, with the Delhi Government's budgetary share being Rs 2,940.46 crore. The project is targeted for completion in 2028, accoridng to a release from Delhi CMO.

The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support and said the project is a significant step toward implementing his "7-C Vision" for transportation -- Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean, and Cutting-edge mobility. She emphasised that strengthening public transport is essential for achieving environmental protection and net-zero emission goals.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great news for the marathon, but 30-minute intervals at that hour? If there's a big crowd, the platforms will be chaotic. They should run trains every 15 mins at least for the first couple of hours. Still, better than nothing!
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Rohit P
Phase V approval is the bigger story here! 16 km and 13 new stations will be a game-changer for connectivity, especially if they link up with the RRTS. The cost seems high, but if it reduces traffic and pollution, it's worth every paisa. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who ran the half-marathon last year, getting to the start point was the most stressful part. This early metro service is a huge relief. Thank you to the staff who will be working through the night to make this happen. Good luck to all runners!
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Vikram M
The "7-C Vision" sounds good on paper, but execution is key. Hope this new phase doesn't get delayed like some previous ones. Also, wish they'd improve last-mile connectivity. What's the use of a metro station if you need an auto that charges ₹100 for a 2km ride?
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Kavya N
Delhi Metro is truly our pride! 🇮🇳 It's wonderful to see it supporting a national sporting event. My brother is participating this year. Now our whole family can take the metro to go cheer for him without worrying about parking or traffic. All the best to all athletes!

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