Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Announces 3:00 AM Start On April 5 for PNB Soldierathon Marathon

Delhi Metro will run early trains from 3:00 AM on 5 April to support the PNB Soldierathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with services on three corridors at 30-minute intervals until 6:00 AM, then normal Sunday timetable resumes.

Delhi Metro trains will start running from 3:00 AM on 5 April 2026 to support the PNB Soldierathon Marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Services will operate every 30 minutes on selected corridors until 6:00 AM, giving runners, organisers, and regular passengers an earlier public transport option on Sunday.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation confirmed that these special services apply only to specific routes and stations. After 6:00 AM, operations on all lines will follow the usual Sunday timetable. The arrangement is planned for the marathon day only and is expected to help manage early morning movement across the city.

Delhi Metro early services: key routes, timings, and intervals

Early services on 5 April will run on three major corridors that link residential pockets with central and southern parts of Delhi and Gurugram. Trains on the Yellow, Blue, and Violet lines will begin at 3:00 AM and continue at 30-minute gaps until 6:00 AM, before shifting to normal Sunday frequency.

Delhi Metro marathon support and traffic impact

Delhi Metro’s decision to roll out trains before dawn is aimed at easing pressure on surface traffic during the PNB Soldierathon Marathon. Thousands of participants and spectators are expected near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and early metro access is likely to reduce private vehicle use on important approach roads and nearby junctions.

While the move mainly supports marathon logistics, the extended timetable will also assist other early travellers. People heading to airports, railway stations, or starting work shifts before daylight can use these trains. Commuters are advised to confirm route-specific schedules in advance, as the extended operations are limited to the notified stretches only.

Delhi Metro official announcement and regular Sunday schedule

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shared the update on social media, stating, "Early metro services at 03:00 AM on 5th April, 2026 (Sunday) to facilitate participants of the PNB Soldierathon Marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium," in a post on X. The message underlines that the arrangement is focused on ensuring timely arrival at the event venue.

DMRC has clarified that outside the three listed corridors, all other Delhi Metro lines will run only as per the regular Sunday timetable. From 6:00 AM onwards, even the Yellow, Blue, and Violet lines will switch back to routine services. The information forms part of Delhi Metro’s wider travel advisory for 5 April 2026.

The update, reported by Mansi Arora for Delhi News, reflects Delhi Metro’s plan to align services with a large public event. By starting select trains at 3:00 AM and keeping a clear Sunday schedule after 6:00 AM, authorities aim to provide predictable options for marathon participants, daily commuters, and other passengers across the network.