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DMRC Reveals Special Metro Timings: Your Diwali Travel Guide

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced special metro timings for Diwali to ease passenger travel. On October 19, metro services on Pink, Magenta, and Grey Lines will start an hour early at 6:00 AM. For Diwali day, the last metro trains from all terminal stations will depart at 10:00 PM. The adjusted schedule aims to provide convenient transportation during the festive period.

Key Points: DMRC Diwali Metro Timings Pink Magenta Grey Lines

  • Early metro start at 6 AM on Pink, Magenta, Grey Lines
  • Last trains from all terminals at 10 PM on Diwali
  • Regular timetable maintained throughout the day
  • Special schedule to facilitate festive travel
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DMRC announces special metro timings for Diwali

Delhi Metro adjusts schedules for Diwali, offering early morning and extended evening services to help festive travelers.

"Plan your journeys accordingly - DMRC Official Communication"

New Delhi, Oct 18

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced changes in train timings on the occasion of Diwali.

On Sunday, October 19, metro services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines will begin an hour earlier than usual, starting at 6:00 AM instead of 7:00 AM, DMRC announced on X.

For Diwali day, Monday, October 20, the last metro trains from all terminal stations, including those on the Airport Express Line, will depart at 10:00 PM.

Services throughout the day will operate as per the regular timetable. DMRC shared the update via a post on Saturday, urging passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.

The special schedule aims to facilitate smoother travel for commuters during the festive celebrations.

Earlier in the day, the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) 'Rajmargyatra' app enabled users to gift the FASTag annual pass, the government said on Saturday, urging citizens to consider this "perfect gift for travellers" during the Diwali and festive season.

According to the government, users can activate a pass by clicking the "Add Pass" option on the application and then entering the recipient's vehicle number and the contact details of whom they want to gift the pass.

After simple OTP verification, the annual pass will be activated on the FASTag attached to that vehicle, allowing for seamless travel without the need for frequent recharges, an official statement said.

FASTag annual pass provides a seamless and economical travel option to the National Highway users and is applicable on about 1,150 toll plazas across India.

The annual pass costs Rs 3,000 and is valid for one year or up to 200 toll plaza crossings. The pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag.

The annual pass gets activated within two hours on the existing FASTag linked to the vehicle after payment of a one-time fee through the 'Rajmargyatra' App.

The statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the FASTag annual pass has gained over 25 lakh users and processed approximately 5.67 crore transactions within its first two months of launch.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great move but why only Pink, Magenta and Grey lines? What about other lines? Many people in Delhi use Yellow and Blue lines too. Should have extended this to all lines.
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Arjun K
The FASTag annual pass at Rs 3000 is actually a good deal for frequent travelers. 200 toll crossings means just Rs 15 per crossing. Perfect Diwali gift for family members who travel often! 🚗
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Noida daily, I appreciate these metro timing changes. Last metro at 10 PM on Diwali is reasonable since most celebrations happen at home with family. Good planning!
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Vikram M
25 lakh users for FASTag annual pass in just 2 months! That's impressive adoption. Shows how digital initiatives are transforming travel in India. Government should promote such useful schemes more.
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Kavya N
Wish they had announced this a bit earlier. Many people might have already made their travel plans. Still, better late than never. Happy to see authorities thinking about public convenience during festivals. 🙏

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