Chennai Metro Rail services will operate according to the Sunday timetable on November 9, 2026, as the Tamil Nadu government has declared the day a holiday following the Diwali festival.
The holiday on November 9 is intended to help people who travelled to their hometowns for Diwali return to Chennai. Due to the holiday, Chennai Metro Rail has announced revised train frequencies for the day.
Blue and Green Lines
On the Blue and Green Metro Lines, trains will operate at the following intervals:
- 5 AM to 12 noon: Every 10 minutes
- 12 noon to 8 PM: Every 7 minutes
- 8 PM to 10 PM: Every 10 minutes
- 10 PM to 11 PM: Every 15 minutes
Yellow Line
On the Yellow Line, Metro trains will operate from 6 AM to 9 PM.
A train will be available once every 15 minutes during this period.
Chennai Metro Services on November 9
Passengers travelling by Chennai Metro on November 9 are advised to plan their journeys according to the Sunday timetable. The revised frequency applies to the Diwali holiday schedule announced for the day.
Key timings:
| Metro Line | Operating Time | Train Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Line | 5 AM – 12 noon | Every 10 minutes |
| Blue Line | 12 noon – 8 PM | Every 7 minutes |
| Blue Line | 8 PM – 10 PM | Every 10 minutes |
| Blue Line | 10 PM – 11 PM | Every 15 minutes |
| Green Line | 5 AM – 12 noon | Every 10 minutes |
| Green Line | 12 noon – 8 PM | Every 7 minutes |
| Green Line | 8 PM – 10 PM | Every 10 minutes |
| Green Line | 10 PM – 11 PM | Every 15 minutes |
| Yellow Line | 6 AM – 9 PM | Every 15 minutes |
Passengers can check the latest Chennai Metro service information before starting their journey, particularly during the Diwali holiday period.