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History of the Delhi Metro

The Delhi Metro, India's largest and busiest rapid transit system, was conceptualized following a 1969 traffic study to address rising congestion and pollution. Official planning began in 1984, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was established on May 3, 1995, as a joint venture between the Government of India and Delhi. Construction commenced on October 1, 1998, with technical consultation from Hong Kong MTRC.

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The first line (Red Line) was inaugurated on December 24, 2002, by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Phase I (2002–2006) created a 65 km network with 59 stations, completed ahead of schedule under E. Sreedharan's leadership. Subsequent phases expanded the network to its current length of 395 km across 10 color-coded lines serving Delhi and its satellite cities. The DMRC has been globally recognized for its efficiency and environmental contributions, including earning carbon credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Statistics about the Delhi Metro

  • Network Length: The Delhi Metro spans approximately 395 kilometers, with plans to extend it further by December 2025 to become the world's longest metro network in a single city, surpassing New York's 399 km syste.

  • Number of Stations: The network includes over 289 stations, serving the Delhi-NCR region.

  • Number of Lines: Delhi Metro operates across 10 distinct color-coded lines, with additional lines like the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line and Gurugram Rapid Metro.

  • Ridership: As of November 2024, the highest-ever daily ridership was recorded at 78.67 lakh passengers. The annual ridership was 203.23 crore (2.03 billion) in 2023.

  • Phase IV Expansion: This phase includes six new corridors expected to carry over 10 lakh people per day by 2025, with fares ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 1001.

CategoryDetails
Network Length395 kilometers
Number of Stations289 (including Noida-Greater Noida Metro and Rapid Metro Gurugram)
Daily Ridership (2024)Record of 77.48 lakh passengers on August 20, 2024
Annual Ridership (2023)203.23 crore (2.03 billion)
Operating Revenue (2023)₹31 billion
Daily TripsOver 4,300 trips
Highest Line UtilizationYellow Line with 19.34 lakh daily passengers on February 13, 2024
Phases CompletedPhase I (2006), Phase II (2011), Phase III (2021), ongoing Phase IV (completion by 2025)
Environmental ImpactCertified by the UN for reducing annual carbon emissions by 630,000 tonnes

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List of Metro Station in Delhi

SymbolDescription
†Terminal station
*Transfer station
†*Terminal and transfer station to other lines
††Transfer station to Indian Railways / ISBT
**Transfer station to other lines and Indian Railways / ISBT
#*Terminal and transfer station to Indian Railways / ISBT
†¤Terminal, transfer station to other lines and Indian Railways / ISBT

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🚇🟡 Yellow Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Adarsh NagarYellow Line4 February 2009ElevatedSide–
AIIMSYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
Arjan GarhYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSide–
Azadpur*Yellow Line4 February 2009ElevatedSide–
Central Secretariat*Yellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundSide–
Chandni Chowk††Yellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundIslandAlso known as Old Delhi Main. Transfer station for Delhi Junction Railway station.
Chawri BazarYellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundIsland–
ChhatarpurYellow Line26 August 2010ElevatedSide–
Civil LinesYellow Line20 December 2004UndergroundSide–
Dilli Haat - INA*Yellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
GhitorniYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSide–
Green ParkYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
GTB NagarYellow Line4 February 2009UndergroundSideAlso known as Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar
Guru DronacharyaYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSideFormerly known as Garden Estate
Haiderpur Badli MorYellow Line10 November 2015ElevatedIsland–
Hauz Khas*Yellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
HUDA City Centre†Yellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSideFormerly known as Shalimar City Centre
IFFCO ChowkYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSide–
JahangirpuriYellow Line4 February 2009ElevatedSide–
Jor BaghYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
Kashmere Gate†¤Yellow Line20 December 2004UndergroundIslandTransfer station for Kashmere Gate ISBT
Lok Kalyan MargYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIslandFormerly known as Race Course Road
Malviya NagarYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
MG RoadYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSideAlso known as DT City Center
Model TownYellow Line4 February 2009ElevatedSide–
New Delhi†¤Yellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundIslandTransfer station for New Delhi Railway Station (Indian Railways) and Airport Express
Patel ChowkYellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundIslandThe Delhi Metro Museum is stored inside of the station
Qutab MinarYellow Line21 June 2010ElevatedSide–
Rajiv Chowk*Yellow Line3 July 2005UndergroundIslandAlso known as Connaught Place (CP)
Rohini Sector 18, 19Yellow Line10 November 2015ElevatedSide–
SaketYellow Line3 September 2010UndergroundIsland–
Samaypur Badli†Yellow Line10 November 2015ElevatedSide–

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🚇🔵 Blue Line Metro Station

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
AkshardhamBlue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Anand Vihar**Blue Line6 January 2010ElevatedSideTransfer station for Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (Indian Railways) and Anand Vihar ISBT
Barakhamba Road††Blue Line30 December 2005UndergroundSideTransfer station for Shivaji Bridge Railway Station
Botanical Garden†*Blue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Dwarka†*Blue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Dwarka MorBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSideMostly popular for NSUT and road to airport
Dwarka Sector 8Blue Line30 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 9Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 10Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 11Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 12Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 13Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 14Blue Line1 April 2006ElevatedSide–
Dwarka Sector 21†*Blue Line30 October 2010UndergroundSide–
Golf CourseBlue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
IndraprasthaBlue Line11 November 2006ElevatedSide–
Janakpuri EastBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Janakpuri West*Blue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
JhandewalanBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Karkarduma*Blue Line6 January 2010ElevatedSide–
KaushambiBlue Line14 July 2011ElevatedSide–
Kirti Nagar†*Blue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Laxmi NagarBlue Line6 January 2010ElevatedSide–
Mandi House*Blue Line11 November 2006UndergroundSide–
Mayur Vihar-I*Blue Line12 November 2009ElevatedIsland–
Mayur Vihar ExtensionBlue Line12 November 2009ElevatedIsland–
Moti NagarBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
NawadaBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
New Ashok NagarBlue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Nirman ViharBlue Line6 January 2010ElevatedSide–
Noida City CentreBlue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSideAlso known as Noida Sector 32 or Wave City center
Noida Electronic City†Blue Line9 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 15Blue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 16Blue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 18Blue Line12 November 2009ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 34Blue Line9 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 52*Blue Line9 March 2019ElevatedSideTransfer station for Aqua Line (Noida Metro)... Noida Sector 59
Noida Sector 61Blue Line9 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Noida Sector 62Blue Line9 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Patel NagarBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Preet ViharBlue Line6 January 2010ElevatedSide–
Rajendra PlaceBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Rajiv Chowk*Blue Line30 December 2005UndergroundSide–
Rajouri Garden*Blue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
Ramakrishna Ashram MargBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSideAlso known as R.K. Ashram Marg
Ramesh NagarBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–
ShadipurBlue Line30 December 2005ElevatedSide–

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🚇🌸 Pink Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
AshramPink Line31 December 2018UndergroundIsland–
Bhikaji Cama PlacePink Line6 August 2018UndergroundIsland–
Delhi CantonmentPink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSide–
Dilli Haat - INA*Pink Line6 August 2018UndergroundIsland–
Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus*Pink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSideFor Delhi University South Campus
East Azad NagarPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
East Vinod Nagar - Mayur Vihar-IIPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
ESI - BasaidarapurPink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSide–
GokulpuriPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
IP ExtensionPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
JaffrabadPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Johri EnclavePink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Karkarduma*Pink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Karkarduma CourtPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Krishna NagarPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Lajpat Nagar*Pink Line6 August 2018UndergroundIsland–
Majlis Park†Pink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSide(platforms 3 and 4 are for phase IV)–
Mandawali - West Vinod NagarPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
Maujpur - BabarpurPink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–
MayapuriPink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSide–
Mayur Vihar-I*Pink Line31 December 2018ElevatedSide–
Mayur Vihar Pocket IPink Line31 December 2018ElevatedSide–
Naraina ViharPink Line14 March 2018UndergroundIsland–
Netaji Subhash Place*Pink Line14 March 2018UndergroundSide–
Punjabi Bagh West*Pink Line14 March 2018ElevatedSide–
Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin††Pink Line31 December 2018UndergroundIslandTransfer station for Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT
Sarojini NagarPink Line6 August 2018UndergroundIsland–
ShakurpurPink Line14 March 2018ElevatedIsland–
Shalimar BaghPink Line14 March 2018UndergroundIsland–
Shiv Vihar†Pink Line31 October 2018ElevatedSide–

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🚇🔴 Red Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
ArthalaRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Dilshad GardenRed Line4 June 2008ElevatedSide–
Hindon RiverRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Inderlok†*Red Line3 October 2003ElevatedSideFormerly known as Trinagar
JhilmilRed Line4 June 2008ElevatedSide–
Kanhaiya NagarRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Kashmere Gate†¤Red Line24 December 2002ElevatedSideTransfer station for Kashmere Gate ISBT
Keshav PuramRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Kohat EnclaveRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra NagarRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSideFormerly known as Rajendra Nagar
Mansarovar ParkRed Line4 June 2008ElevatedSide–
Mohan NagarRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Netaji Subhash Place*Red Line31 March 2004ElevatedSideFormerly known as Wazirpur
PitampuraRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Pratap Nagar††Red Line3 October 2003ElevatedSideTransfer station for Subzi Mandi railway station (Indian Railways)
Pul BangashRed Line3 October 2003ElevatedSide–
Raj BaghRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Rithala†Red Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Rohini EastRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
Rohini WestRed Line31 March 2004ElevatedSide–
SeelampurRed Line24 December 2002At GradeIsland–
Shahdara††Red Line24 December 2002At GradeSideTransfer station for Delhi Shahdara Junction railway station
Shaheed NagarRed Line8 March 2019ElevatedSide–
Shaheed Sthal†Red Line8 March 2019ElevatedSideFormerly known as New Bus Adda
Shastri Nagar††Red Line3 October 2003ElevatedSideFormerly known as Vivekanand Puri. Transfer station for Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station (Indian Railways)
Shastri ParkRed Line24 December 2002At GradeSide–

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🚇🟢 Green Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Ashok Park Main*Green Line2 April 2010ElevatedSideTransfer for Branch Line
Bahadurgarh CityGreen Line24 June 2018ElevatedSideFormerly known as Bus Stand
Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh†Green Line24 June 2018ElevatedSideFormerly known as Bahadurgarh City Park
GhevraGreen Line24 June 2018ElevatedSide–
Inderlok†*Green Line2 April 2010ElevatedIsland–
Kirti Nagar†*Green Line27 August 2011At-GradeSide–
MadipurGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Maharaja Surajmal StadiumGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
MundkaGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Mundka Industrial AreaGreen Line24 June 2018ElevatedSide–
NangloiGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Nangloi Railway Station††Green Line2 April 2010ElevatedSideTransfer station for Nangloi railway station (Indian Railways)
Pandit Shree Ram SharmaGreen Line24 June 2018ElevatedSideFormerly known as Modern Industrial Estate
Paschim Vihar EastGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Paschim Vihar WestGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
PeeragarhiGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Punjabi BaghGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Punjabi Bagh West*Green Line29 March 2022ElevatedSide–
Rajdhani ParkGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–
Satguru Ram Singh Marg††Green Line27 August 2011ElevatedSideTransfer station for Patel Nagar railway station (Indian Railways)
Shivaji ParkGreen Line2 April 2010ElevatedSide–

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🚇🟣 Violet Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Badarpur BorderViolet Line14 January 2011ElevatedSideFormerly known as Badarpur
Badkal MorViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Bata ChowkViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Central Secretariat*Violet Line3 October 2010UndergroundSide–
Delhi GateViolet Line28 May 2017UndergroundIsland–
Escorts MujesarViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
GovindpuriViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Harkesh Nagar OkhlaViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSideFormerly known as Okhla
ITOViolet Line8 June 2015UndergroundIsland–
Jama MasjidViolet Line28 May 2017UndergroundIsland–
JangpuraViolet Line3 October 2010UndergroundIslandFormerly known as Lodi Colony
JanpathViolet Line26 June 2014UndergroundIsland–
Jasola ApolloViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Jawaharlal Nehru StadiumViolet Line3 October 2010UndergroundIsland–
Kailash ColonyViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Kalkaji Mandir*Violet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Kashmere Gate†¤Violet Line28 May 2017UndergroundIsland–
Khan MarketViolet Line3 October 2010UndergroundIsland–
Lajpat Nagar*Violet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Lal QilaViolet Line28 May 2017UndergroundIsland–
Mandi House*Violet Line26 June 2014UndergroundIsland–
Mewla MaharajpurViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Mohan EstateViolet Line14 January 2011ElevatedSide–
MoolchandViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Neelam Chowk AjrondaViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Nehru PlaceViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
NHPC ChowkViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Old FaridabadViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Raja Nahar Singh†Violet Line19 November 2018ElevatedSideFormerly known as Ballabhgarh
Sant Surdas (Sihi)Violet Line19 November 2018ElevatedSideFormerly known as NCB colony
SaraiViolet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–
Sarita ViharViolet Line3 October 2010ElevatedSide–
Sector 28Violet Line6 September 2015ElevatedSide–

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🚇🟪 Magenta Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Botanical Garden†*Magenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Chirag DelhiMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Dabri Mor - Janakpuri SouthMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Dashrath PuriMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Greater KailashMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Hauz Khas*Magenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland
IIT DelhiMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIslandFor Hauz Khas
Jamia Millia IslamiaMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Janakpuri West*Magenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland
Jasola Vihar Shaheen BaghMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Kalindi KunjMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Kalkaji Mandir*Magenta Line25 December 2017UndergroundSide
Krishna Park ExtensionMagenta Line5 January 2025UndergroundIsland–
MunirkaMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Nehru EnclaveMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Okhla Bird SanctuaryMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Okhla NSICMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
Okhla ViharMagenta Line25 December 2017ElevatedSide–
PalamMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland-
Panchsheel ParkMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
R. K. PuramMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Sadar Bazaar CantonmentMagenta Line29 May 2018ElevatedSide–
Shankar ViharMagenta Line29 May 2018ElevatedSide–
Terminal 1 - IGI AirportMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–
Vasant ViharMagenta Line29 May 2018UndergroundIsland–

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🚇🟠 Airport Express(Orange Line) Metro Line Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Delhi AerocityAirport Express(Orange Line)15 August 2011UndergroundSideAlso known as National Highway 8
Dhaula Kuan*Airport Express15 August 2011ElevatedSideTransfer Station to Pink Line
Dwarka Sector 21†*Airport Express23 February 2011UndergroundSide
Indira Gandhi International AirportAirport Express23 February 2011UndergroundIslandFor Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi†¤Airport Express23 February 2011UndergroundIsland
Shivaji StadiumAirport Express23 February 2011UndergroundSide

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🚇⚫ Grey Line Metro Line Station in Delhi

Station NameLineOpenedStation LayoutPlatform LayoutNotes
Dhansa Bus Stand†Grey Line18 September 2021UndergroundSide–
DwarkaGrey Line4 October 2019ElevatedSide
Najafgarh†Grey Line4 October 2019UndergroundSide–
NangliGrey Line4 October 2019ElevatedSide–

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🚇⚪ Silver Line Metro Station in Delhi

Station NameLayoutInterchange Facility
Delhi AerocityUndergroundAirport Express Line
MahipalpurUnderground
Vasant Kunj Sector DUnderground
KishangarhUnderground
ChhatarpurUndergroundYellow Line
Chhatarpur MandirUnderground
IGNOUUnderground
Neb SaraiUnderground
Saket G-BlockElevatedBrown Line (Proposed)
Ambedkar NagarElevated
KhanpurElevated
Sangam Vihar – TigriElevated
Anandmayee MargUnderground
Tughlakabad Railway ColonyUnderground
Tughlakabad StationUndergroundViolet Line

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FAQs

Q.What are the operational hours of Delhi Metro stations?Around 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM, varying slightly by line and station.
Q.How do I find train schedules and fares?Check the DMRC website, app, or station boards.
Q.What types of tickets are available?Tokens for single journeys and Smart Cards for multiple journeys.
Q.Is there a tourist card?Yes, offering unlimited travel for 1 or 3 days.
Q.Are there facilities for differently-abled passengers?Yes, ramps, lifts, tactile pathways, and wheelchairs are available.
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