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Republic Day 2026: DMRC to start train services early on Jan 26 – check Delhi Metro timings

Delhi Metro Timings on 26 January 2026: The move aims at facilitating smoother movement of people to Kartavya Path and enable them to witness the Republic Day ceremony.

2 min readUpdated: Jan 23, 2026 03:35 PM IST

DMRC to start train services early on Jan 26 (Image generated using AI)

Republic Day 2026, Delhi Metro Republic Day 2026 Timings: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised its train timetable for Republic Day 2026 on January 26. The move aims at facilitating smoother movement of people to Kartavya Path and enable them to witness the Republic Day ceremony.

Delhi Metro train timings on January 26

The DMRC has planned to commence train services at 3:00 am on all lines on Monday, January 26. It also stated that trains will operate at 15-minute intervals until 6:00 am. It advised the passengers to plan their travel in advance and make use of the early metro services to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

In a statement, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC said: “As the nation celebrates the pride and spirit of Republic Day, Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3:00 AM on all lines on 26th January 2026 (Monday).

To ensure smooth travel for commuters, trains will operate at intervals of 15 minutes until 6:00 AM. Thereafter, the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day.”

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Delhi Metro parking facilities to remain open on Republic Day 2026

The DMRC further stated that parking facilities at metro stations will remain fully operational on Republic Day. “The parking facilities at metro stations across the network will remain fully operational on Republic Day, providing additional convenience for those attending the celebrations,” the DMRC official said.

Six metro stations to remain shut on January 26, 2026

The DMRC also announced that the entry and exit gates of six metro stations will remain closed on January 26 from 3:00 am until the conclusion of the Republic Day programme. These six stations are: Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and ITO.

“Due to security arrangements on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations, entry and exit at selected metro station gates will remain temporarily closed on 26th January 2026, from 3:00 AM till the conclusion of the programme. Passengers are advised to plan their journey accordingly,” the DMRC said.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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