However, the entry and exit at four stations of Line-6 (Kashmere Gate to Escorts Mujesar) — Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO – will be permitted from select entry/exit gates during the ceremony.
Metro services will continue as usual across Delhi-NCR on Independence Day. However, entry and exit at four stations on Line-6 from Kashmere Gate to Escorts Mujesar — Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO – will be permitted from select gates for the duration of the ceremony tomorrow.
Some gates will remain closed at these stations owing to security considerations.
To facilitate people at Lal Quila station, additional ticket counters will be opened at both Lal Quila and Jama Masjid Metro stations. Additional staff will also be deployed to deal with the rush.
Earlier, it was declared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation that all Metro stations would remain open on Independence Day, but parking would be closed from 6 am on 14th August till 2 pm the next day.
The Violet Line services will start at 4.30 am on the occasion of Independence Day.
People interested in attending Independence Day celebration at Red Fort can avail the Violet Line services to reach there. The services will be available from Escorts Mujesar to Kashmere Gate.
Trains will be available at a frequency of 15 minutes from 4.30 am till 6 am. After that, services will be resumed as per normal timetable.
The nearest Metro station near Red Fort is Lal Quila.
