Delhi Metro Enhances Late Night Services for IPL Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium
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New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an extension of last train services across all lines until approximately 01:00 a.m. to ensure seamless transportation for fans attending the IPL 2026 match between the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium today.
Officials indicated that critical routes, such as the Delhi Airport Express Line, will maintain late-night operations to accommodate the expected increase in passenger flow following the game.
According to the updated timetable, the final train on the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi will leave at 01:00 a.m.. On the Red Line, the last train from Shaheed Sthal to Rithala will depart at 00:10, and the final service from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal is scheduled for 00:15.
For the Yellow Line, the last train will leave Samaypur Badli at 00:20, while the last service from HUDA City Centre will depart at 23:45.
On the Blue Line, the final train from Noida Electronic City and Vaishali towards Dwarka will leave at 00:00.
The last train on the Violet Line from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh is set for 00:25. The Pink Line will continue operations until 00:12 from Majlis Park.
Additionally, the Magenta Line will have its last train departing from Botanical Garden at 00:45 and from Janakpuri West at 00:30.
The DMRC encourages passengers to utilize the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app for enhanced journey planning and suggests recharging smart cards in advance to avoid long lines at stations.
Officials have stated that the extended timings are subject to adjustments based on the actual conclusion of the match, and services may be prolonged or reduced accordingly. Passengers are advised to plan their travels with this variability in mind.
Furthermore, crowd management strategies are anticipated at major interchange stations to ensure the safety and smooth movement of passengers.