A day before International Yoga Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that on Sunday, train services will commence at 4 a.m. to assist participants traveling to yoga events in the national capital region.
DMRC shared a message on X, stating, “Begin Your Yoga Day Journey with a Timely Ride! Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with DMRC’s special early morning services for a smooth start to your day.”
The services will begin at 4:00 a.m. from all originating stations of each Line on June 21, 2026, to support yoga enthusiasts on the International Day of Yoga.
The first train from Kirti Nagar to Brig. Hoshiar Singh metro station will depart at 4:10 a.m., and the initial train from Dwarka to Dhansa Bus Stand will leave at 4:15 a.m. Trains will run every 30 minutes until 6:00 a.m., followed by regular Sunday timetable services.
Preparations for Yoga Day are underway nationwide, with various cities hosting large-scale yoga events and awareness programs ahead of the celebrations on June 21. Political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens are uniting to honor this ancient Indian practice that has gained global recognition.
In Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the main International Yoga Day event, where he will participate in yoga exercises with thousands of attendees. The global acknowledgment of yoga was highlighted by BJP leader Prakash Reddy in Hyderabad, attributing Prime Minister Modi’s efforts to garner international backing for Yoga Day at the United Nations.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh joined renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev at the historic Undavalli Caves in Amaravati to partake in Yoga Day festivities.
