Red Line is also called Line 1 as it was the first line of Delhi Metro to be opened. Its first corridor, measuring 8.3 km between Shahdara and Tis Hazari, was inaugurated on December 24, 2002. Since then, the line has extended to 34.7 km and 29 stations. Like the other two Phase I lines of Delhi Metro — Blue Line and Yellow Line — it uses broad gauge (1676 mm) tracks and overhead wires carrying alternating current at 25 kilovolts. The trains, which consist of 4 or 6 coaches, travel at a maximum 80 km/h with a frequency of 4–10 minutes.
Here is the list of all stations of the Delhi metro Red line with route map, timings, interchange stations and nearby top attractions of metro station
Quick Info
- Inaugurated on: 24 December 2002
- Number of Stations: 29 Stations and 4 Interchanges
- Timings: 5:30 am to 11:00 pm
- Ticket Price: Rs.10 to Rs.50
Delhi Red Line Route Map
Delhi Red Line Metro Map
Red Line Lesser Known Facts
- The construction of the Red Line began in 1997 as part of Phase 1 of the Delhi Metro project. The line was opened in stages, with the first section between Shahdara and Tis Hazari inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The line is operational at a distance of 34.7 km and 29 stations.
- It uses broad gauge (1676 mm) tracks and overhead wires carrying alternating current at 25 kilovolts.
- The trains, which consist of 4 or 6 coaches, travel at a maximum of 80 km/h with a frequency of 4-10 minutes.
List of Stations on Red Line (DELHI METRO)
| Station Name | Interchange/ Connections | Nearby Accommodations | ||
| English | Hindi | |||
| Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | शहीद स्थल (नया बस अडडा) | Ghaziabad Junction Railway Station | Hotels in Nehru Nagar | |
| Hindon | हिंडन | |||
| Arthala | अर्थला | |||
| Mohan Nagar | मोहन नगर | |||
| Shyam park | श्याम पार्क | |||
| Major Mohit Sharma | मेजर मोहित शर्मा | |||
| Raj Bagh | राज बाग | |||
| Shaheed Nagar | शहीद नगर | |||
| Dilshad Garden | दिलशाद गार्डन | Hotels near Dilshad garden | ||
| Jhilmil | झिलमिल | |||
| Mansarovar Park | मानसरोवर पार्क | |||
| Shahdara | शाहदरा | Hotels in Shahdara | ||
| Welcome | वेलकम | Pink Line | ||
| Seelampur | सीलमपुर | |||
| Shastri Park | शास्त्री पार्क | |||
| Kashmere Gate | कश्मीरी गेट | Yellow Line; Violet Line; Kashmere Gate ISBT | Hotels near Kashmere Gate | |
| Tis Hazari | तीस हजारी | |||
| Pul Bangash | पुल बंगश | |||
| Pratap Nagar | प्रताप नगर | |||
| Shastri Nagar | शास्त्री नगर | Sarai Rohilla Railway Station | ||
| Inderlok | इंद्रलोक | Green Line (Main Line) | ||
| Kanhiya Nagar | कन्हैया नगर | |||
| Keshav Puram | केशव पुरम | |||
| Netaji Subhash Place | नेताजी सुभाष प्लेस | Pink Line | Hotels near Netaji Subhash Place | |
| Kohat Enclave | कोहाट एन्क्लेव | |||
| Pitam Pura | पीतम पुरा | Hotels in Pitampura | ||
| Rohini East | रोहिणी पूर्व | Hotels near Rohini | ||
| Rohini West | रोहिणी पश्चिम | |||
| Rithala | रिठाला | |||
Top Attractions Connected by Red Line
| Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
| Adventure Island | Rithala | 0.7 |
| Unity One Mall | Rohini West | 0 |
| D Mall | Rohini West | 0.3 |
| St James Church | Kashmere Gate | 0.3 |
| Dudheshwar Nath Mandir | Shaheed Sthal | 1.4 |
Other Delhi Metro Lines: Yellow | Blue | Green | Violet | Orange | Magenta | Grey | Pink | Rapid Metro
FAQ’s
Q. How many metro stations are on the Red Line?
A. There are 29 stations on the Red Line of Delhi Metro with 4 interchanges.
Q. Which is the 1st station on the Red Line metro in Delhi?
A. Shaheed Sthal and Rithala are the initial stations on both ends of the route line.
Q. Which is the most popular station on the Red Line metro in Delhi?
A. Kashmere Gate is the most popular station on the Red Line metro. It connects two lines- Yellow Line and Violet Line.
Q. Who made the Red Line metro in Delhi?
A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) operates all the functions of Delhi Metro.
Q. Which is the cleanest metro line in Delhi?
A. The Delhi Metro has made significant efforts to maintain cleanliness by implementing regular cleaning schedules, and waste management systems, and educating passengers about maintaining cleanliness inside the trains and stations.
Q. Which metro line is the longest in Delhi?
A. The Pink Line is the longest with 59 km and 38 stations.
Q. Where is the fastest metro in Delhi?
A. The 23 kilometres-long Airport Express Line is the fastest Metro connection in India providing seamless connectivity from the New Delhi Railway Station to Dwarka Sector 21 through IGI Airport Terminal-3 and Aerocity.
Q. Which is the shortest Delhi Metro line?
A. The shortest line in Delhi Metro is the Grey Line with a distance of 5.19 km with 4 stations.
Q. What is the timing of the first train from a Red Line in Delhi?
A. The first train departure time on the Red Line of the Delhi Metro is 5:30 am.
Q. What is the timing of the last train from the Red Line in Delhi?
A. The last train departure time on the Red Line of the Delhi Metro is 11:00 pm.