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Delhi Metro will begin Sunday services early at 6:00 AM across all lines on September 13, 2026, to ease travel during BRICS restrictions and help NDA and Combined Defence Services candidates reach centres on time, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said in an advisory. The change applies network-wide for one day.
Delhi hosts the BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam, triggering heavy curbs and diversions. Police have urged public transport use. DMRC added that all stations remain open, addressing closure rumours. Expect road checks and slower surface travel near central corridors.
Delhi Metro first trains, Sep 13: what starts when
First departures are slated from terminal stations at 6:00 AM. DMRC’s note reads, “Metro train services will commence at 06:00 AM on all lines on Sunday, 13th September.” Check exact station timings on the Delhi Metro app before you travel. Summary below.
| Line | Terminal stations | First trains on Sep 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda ↔ Rithala | 06:00 from both ends |
| Yellow | Samaypur Badli ↔ Millennium City Centre Gurugram | 06:00 from both ends |
| Blue | Dwarka Sec-21 ↔ Noida Electronic City; Yamuna Bank ↔ Vaishali | 06:00 from all ends |
| Green | Inderlok/Kirti Nagar ↔ Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh | 06:00 from both ends |
| Violet | Kashmere Gate ↔ Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) | 06:00 from both ends |
| Pink | Majlis Park ↔ Shiv Vihar | 06:00 from both ends |
| Magenta | Janakpuri West ↔ Botanical Garden | 06:00 from both ends |
| Grey | Dwarka ↔ Dhansa Bus Stand | 06:00 from both ends |
| Airport Express | New Delhi ↔ Dwarka Sec-21 | First trains 04:45 |
Delhi Metro interchanges: what to expect, where to switch
Crowding is most likely where lines intersect in central Delhi. Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat typically see surges during major events. Prefer line-aware alternatives: Kashmere Gate for Yellow–Red–Violet, Mandi House for Blue–Violet, Hauz Khas for Yellow–Magenta, and New Delhi for Yellow–Airport Express.
Airport Express timings for IGI flyers
For flyers, the Airport Express runs earlier than the rest. First trains depart at 4:45 AM from New Delhi and Dwarka Sector 21. The ride to IGI Terminal 3 takes about 25 minutes, offering the most reliable pre-dawn option during diversions and convoy movements.
Security checks, smartcard and QR tips
Near the summit venue, expect gate-wise checks around Supreme Court station, though regular operations continue. Build a 20–30 minute buffer. Use a Smart Card or National Common Mobility Card for faster entry; QR tickets via the DMRC Travel app also reduce queues when booked in advance. Keep connectivity stable while entering and exiting.