Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the move was aimed at ensuring better management of maintenance activities, as is done on the other new section, Badarpur-Escorts Mujesar of the Violet Line.
"The trains from both the originating stations - Samaypur Badli and Jahangirpuri will start at 8 AM on Sundays only. The decision will come into effect on November 15," an official said, adding that on all other days of the week, the services will start as usual from 6 AM.