Delhi Metro starts services 2 hours early on Monday for Chhath Puja devotees

Trains will run every 15 minutes from all terminal stations starting at 4:30 am, two hours earlier than usual.

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By SafarSamachar Desk15 Nov 2026, 11:34 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Trains run every 15 minutes on all lines until regular services resume
2The early service is to help devotees reach ghats for Usha Arghya

Delhi Metro will start train services two hours earlier than usual on Monday to assist Chhath Puja devotees in reaching ghats for the Usha Arghya ceremony.

Services begin at 4:30 am from all terminal stations, with trains running every 15 minutes until regular schedules resume.

The early service is specifically aimed at facilitating the movement of pilgrims on the final day of Chhath Puja, which in 2026 falls on November 16. The Usha Arghya marks the fourth and last day of the festival, during which devotees perform rituals at sunrise.

Multiple reports confirm that the adjustment will apply across all lines of the metro network.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are a Chhath Puja devotee in Delhi planning to reach ghats on November 16, check the metro's early service timings starting at 4:30 am.

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