Officials said on Friday that the Delhi Metro has decided to make extra trips by extending the last train times by about 30 minutes on all but one of its lines so that fans can get to their destinations more easily. This is because several ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches are scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Delhi Metro [PTI]“To facilitate the movement of spectators during the Cricket World Cup 2023 matches (day and night) scheduled to be held on 7th, 11th 15th, 25th October and 6th November 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Ferozeshah Kotla Grounds) in New Delhi, the Delhi Metro has made minor changes in its last train timings on all lines (except Airport Express Line),” the DMRC said in a statement.

Next to the Delhi Gate Metro stop on the Violet Line, which goes from Kashmere Gate station to Raja Nahar Singh station, is the old stadium.

The Delhi Metro will make about 24 extra train runs by extending the last train times on all lines by about 30 minutes. This is because there will likely be a sudden rush at nearby metro stops after the game is over. It said that this would make it easier for onlookers to get where they need to go by Metro.

The DMRC will also send more staff and Customer Facilitation Agents (CFA) to the Delhi Gate Metro stop to help with the extra crowds of fans on game day. It read.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that the last train times may change again depending on the match needs. Commuters are urged to plan their trips accordingly.