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Delhi Metro Network
Total Stations
245 Active / 72 Inactive
Total Metro Lines
12 Active / 2 Inactive
Train Coaches
4/6/8 Coaches
Operation Started
24 December 2002
The Delhi Metro is a fast transport system serving the cities of Delhi and NCR in India which includes the cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh. In present, there are 232 active stations in Delhi Metro network. YoMetro helps you with information such as Delhi Metro route, service updates, timings, first/last train schedule, metro route map, fare charts, ticket details, interchange, top attractions near metro stations, and metro news.
Delhi Metro Fare Chart & Discounts
Check the latest Delhi Metro Fare Chart showing Normal Fare, discounted Smart Card Fare, and Special Day Fare (if avilable) based on distance or station-wise slabs to easily estimate metro travel expenses in Delhi.
Distance-based Fare Rules
| Distance (Km) | Normal Fare | Smart Card Fare | Special Day Fare |
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| 0 - 2 | ₹11.00 | ₹9.90 | ₹11.00 |
| 2 - 5 | ₹21.00 | ₹18.90 | ₹11.00 |
| 5 - 12 | ₹32.00 | ₹28.80 | ₹21.00 |
| 12 - 21 | ₹43.00 | ₹38.70 | ₹32.00 |
| 21 - 32 | ₹54.00 | ₹48.60 | ₹43.00 |
| 32 - Above | ₹64.00 | ₹57.60 | ₹54.00 |
Card / Ticket Discounts
| Product Name | Price | Discount | User Type | Get From |
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| Smart Card | ₹150.00 | 10.00% | All | Smart Card vending machine & Customer Care Centre |
| Smart Card | ₹150.00 | 10.00% | All | Smart Card vending machine & Customer Care Centre |
| National Common Mobility Card | ₹0.00 | 10.00% | All | RBI certified banks |
| National Common Mobility Card | ₹0.00 | 20.00% | All | RBI certified banks |
| App based QR Ticket | ₹0.00 | 20.00% | All | Install any of the following Apps: Delhi Metro Sarthi, WhatsApp, PayTM, One Delhi, Amazon, PhonePe and IRCTC (For Indian Railway bound passenger only) |
Delhi Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2026
Check the Delhi Metro Lines with Terminal Stations to better understand metro line routes, interchanges, and connectivity details of the metro network in Delhi.
Line Status: Active Under Construction Approved In Plan
Delhi Metro History, Facts and Expansion Plan
Get insights into Delhi Metro history, notable facts, and expansion plans, explaining its evolution, infrastructure growth, and future connectivity improvements in Delhi Metro.
- The concept of mass rapid transit for New Delhi first emerged from a traffic and travel characteristics study conducted in the city in 1969.
- In 1984, the Urban Arts Commission proposed the development of a multi-modal transport system, which included the construction of three underground mass rapid transit corridors.
- The Government of Delhi, in collaboration with the central government, established the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on 3 May 1995. Physical construction work on the Delhi Metro began on 1 October 1998.
- To ensure technical expertise, the DMRC hired the Hong Kong MTR Corporation (MTRC) as a consultant for rapid transit operations and construction techniques.
- The construction of the Delhi Metro proceeded smoothly, except for one major disagreement in 2000.
- The first line of the Delhi Metro, the Red Line, was inaugurated on 24 December 2002 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India. Metro stations began opening progressively from 25 December 2002 to 11 November 2006 as part of Phase I, covering the Red, Yellow, and Blue Lines.
- In Phase II, Delhi Metro stations progressively became operational between 4 June 2008 and 27 August 2011, connecting Delhi with neighbouring regions of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
- Phase III construction commenced in 2011, with a planned deadline of 2016. However, work on the original corridors was completed in March 2019, and the phase was fully completed on 18 September 2021 with the opening of the Grey Line.
- The construction of Phase IV began in March 2019 with three priority corridors. Upon the completion of Phase IV, the total length of the Delhi Metro network is expected to exceed 450 km.
- The completion of Phase IV may place the Delhi Metro among the seven longest metro systems by route length in the world.
- The Delhi Metro was envisioned to be constructed in phases spread over 20 years, with each phase targeted for completion within five years, ensuring that the end of one phase marked the beginning of the next.
- The Delhi Metro, managed and owned by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), is a joint venture between the Government of NCT of Delhi and the Government of India.
- The Delhi Meto is the 2nd oldest metros service in India after Kolkata Metro.
- Each line of the Delhi Metro is identified by a specific colour.
- Delhi Metro began operations in 2002, with its very first stretch running from Welcome Station to Tis Hazari Station on the Red Line.
- Today, the Delhi Metro stands as India’s busiest and largest metro system, boasting the most number of stations.
- All Stations of the Delhi Metro have support for visually impaired and are wheelchair friendly.
- The Delhi Metro not only serves just Delhi but also neighbouring NCR cities like Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Bahadurgarh, making it a lifeline for millions of commuters in the National Capital Region.
- At present, the Delhi Metro operates 10 active lines, covering over 300 kilometers of tracks.
- The Delhi Metro Network includes various platforms—underground, elevated, and ground level—to suit the city’s diverse terrain.
- Its lines are designed in a mix of radial, circular, and semi-circular patterns for seamless connectivity.
- Trains on the Delhi Metro run at speeds of up to 80 km/h and typically stop at each station for around 20 seconds.
- Depending on the line and time of day, trains can have 4, 6, or 8 coaches, operating at a frequency of 1 to 4 minutes during peak hours and 5 to 10 minutes during non-peak hours.
- Hauz Khas Station on the Pink Line, which, at 29 meters below ground, is the deepest station.
- The Dhaula Kuan Metro Station, where the Pink and Orange Lines intersect, marks the highest point at 23.6 meters above the ground.
- A special mention goes to Elattuvalapil Sreedharan, the first Managing Director of the Delhi Metro and a retired IRSE officer.
- Known as the Metro Man, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2001, the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, the Chevalier de la Legion of Honour in 2005 by the Government of France.
Phase IV of Delhi Metro corridor approved by Indian government in March 2019 with the length of 103 km, but the Construction of 65 km began on 30 December 2019, with an expected completion date of 2025. In Phase IV, over 40 km of the metro corridor will be built underground, and around 27 new underground stations are planned along the route.
In the fourth phase, underground corridors will be built through several areas of New Delhi, including Nabi Karim, Sadar Bazar, Ajmal Khan Park in Old Delhi, Mehrauli Badarpur Road in South Delhi.
Phase V of Delhi Metro is a planned corridor of DMRC, this phase has not begun currently as per officials.
Delhi Metro FAQs
Find answers to common Delhi Metro FAQs covering prohibited items, luggage rules, food and drink policies, photography, ladies coaches, children’s fares, and more.
- Sharp Objects: Knives, swords, meat cleavers, etc.
- Explosive Materials: Gunpowder, fireworks, hand grenades, plastic explosives, etc.
- Inflammable Items: Paints, petroleum, aerosols, wet batteries, etc.
- Offensive Items: Blood, carcasses of dead animals, unsealed raw meat/fish, plants/saplings, skeletons, bones, rags, etc.
- Pets: Birds and other animals.
Airport Express Line: Two bags containing personal belongings are allowed, with dimensions not exceeding 90 cm x 75 cm x 45 cm and a maximum weight of 32 kg. Baggage in the form of bundles is not permitted.
- Alcohol: Two sealed bottles of alcohol are allowed per passenger.
- Cigarettes/Tobacco: One packet of cigarettes and one lighter or matchbox per passenger is permitted.
While carrying alcohol, tobacco, and cigarettes is allowed, consumption of these items inside the Delhi Metro is strictly prohibited.
- Children up to a height of 3 feet (90 cm) can travel for free when accompanied by an adult. The child must be carried in arms (above gate flap level) to prevent injury at the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates.
- Children above 3 feet (90 cm) will be charged the full fare.
Delhi Metro ensures a robust security system, including CCTV surveillance, security personnel, and baggage scanners at entry points.
Delhi Metro News & Updates
Stay updated with the latest Delhi Metro Metro news—new lines, station openings, service changes, fare updates, and key commuter announcements.
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2025-11-19 - According to DTC officials, Delhi's narrow streets, low-rise bridges, and overhanging wires make this bus unsuitable for daily service. Therefore, it has been decided to operate it only on select tourist routes, where it will only run one or two trips a day. Currently, tourism professionals are working day and night, measuring the height of trees, checking whether the bus will pass under overbridges, and whether it will collide with wires. Testing battery range, charging points, and driver training are ongoing.
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2025-11-16 - Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made a major announcement on Sunday (November 16) informing Delhiites about a major change in the Delhi Metro. She stated that one existing and two new metro stations will be renamed. Pitampura Metro Station will be renamed Madhuban Chowk. Furthermore, it will serve as an interchange point once services begin on the RK Puram-Janakpuri corridor. The proposed North Pitampura station, currently under construction in QU Block, will be renamed North Pitampura-Prashant Vihar Metro Station.
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2025-11-16 - The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that all entry and exit gates of the Red Fort Metro station have reopened for passengers on Sunday, restoring full access to the Violet Line after temporary restrictions were imposed earlier this week. The move brought relief to commuters travelling between Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh.
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2025-11-13 - In view of the heightened security arrangements across Delhi, the Delhi Police has issued an advisory urging passengers to plan extra time and reach railway stations, metro stations and airports before their scheduled departure date. The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes as part of precautionary measures to ensure smooth security checks and timely bus boarding at major transport hubs in the national capital.
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2025-11-12 - Delhi Metro officials announced the temporary closure of the Red Fort Metro station on November 12th for security reasons. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in an advisory that the station will remain closed until further notice. The alert was issued in light of the investigation into the November 11th bomb blast outside the station, which killed 13 people. The DMRC said the closure is temporary. The Red Fort will also remain closed until November 13th for security reasons.
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