In view of the Diwali festivities, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced special schedule changes for Diwali. While metro services on all lines will operate as per the usual schedule during the day on Diwali, there will be some changes in timings on select routes.
In a post on X, DMRC stated that on the eve of Diwali, Sunday, October 19, 2025, metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey Lines will begin an hour earlier than usual, starting at 6:00 am instead of the regular 7:00 am. Additionally, on Diwali, Monday, October 20, the last metro trains from all terminal stations, including those on the Airport Express Line will depart at 10:00 pm.
“On the eve of Diwali (19.10), Metro Train Services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines which usually begin at 07:00 AM on Sunday will begin at 06:00 AM. On Monday (20.10), on account of the Diwali festival, the last Metro train service on 20th October, 2025 (Monday) will commence at 10:00 PM from terminal stations of all Lines including Airport Express Line. Metro train services will run as usual for rest of the day on Diwali from routine commencement timings on all the Lines,” DMRC wrote on X.
Check Schedule
| Date | Day | Metro Line(s) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 19 | Sunday | Pink, Magenta, Grey Lines | Services to begin at 6:00 AM instead of 7:00 AM (Eve of Diwali) |
| October 20 | Monday | All Lines (incl. Airport Express) | Last train to depart at 10:00 PM from terminal stations (Diwali Day) |
| October 20 | Monday | All Lines | Regular services during the day as per routine schedule |
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation tweets, "On the eve of Diwali (19.10), Metro Train Services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines which usually begin at 07:00 AM on Sunday will begin at 06:00 AM. On Monday (20.10), on account of the Diwali festival, the last Metro train service on… pic.twitter.com/yVmgfyurrw
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