Delhi Metro authorities across the Delhi are adjusting mass transit schedules to accommodate international diplomatic events and national competitive examinations simultaneously. Official notices confirm that Delhi Metro services will begin early at 6 AM across all operational corridors on Sunday, September 13, amid BRICS Summit-related traffic restrictions.
Normal Sunday metro timetables delay initial train departures to 7 AM on specific corridors, including the Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines. However, thousands of students are scheduled to sit for major competitive entrance tests, including Union Public Service Commission, National Defence Academy, and Combined Defence Services examinations on Sunday. Following direct requests from candidates and coordination with the Delhi Traffic Police, DMRC advanced start times to ensure test takers reach assigned examination venues without delay.
How Will Delhi Metro Help During BRICS Traffic Curbs?
Delhi Metro provides commuters with an important alternative as high-security measures around the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam bring road closures, motorcade restrictions and checkpoints across central Delhi. While buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws may face diversions, Delhi Metro trains should remain largely unaffected, although some station gates near delegation venues could face temporary security-related restrictions.
Traffic officials urge passengers to check exam center locations, review transit routes, carry valid identification, and allow extra commuting time. Planning journeys around early metro schedules prevents unexpected surface traffic delays.
Coordinated public transit planning ensures essential academic schedules remain uninterrupted during major international diplomatic events. Advancing metro operations provides reliable urban mobility across the capital.
