Overview & Facts of Red line metro Delhi
Interesting facts about Delhi Metro Red line
- The Red Line was the first line of the Delhi Metro to be constructed and opened.
- Delhi Metro Red Line was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on 25 December 2002 and opened to the public on the same day.
- As per Delhi Metro In the future Blue Line will have an interchange with the Red Line at Mohan Nagar.
- On 07 July 2023 announcement proposed Rithala – Narela corridor of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) may possibly be extended up to Kundli in Haryana to provide additional connectivity to the neighbouring state.
- If approved, the entire corridor shall be 27.319 kilometres, comprising 22 stations. While 26.339 kilometres will be elevated, about 0.89 kilometres will be at grade. Of the 22 stations, 21 will be elevated and one will be at grade.
- Delhi Metro currently has parking facilities and Car parking at 20 metro stations on the Red Line.
- The security of the Red Line is handled by Central Industrial Security Force.
Delhi Metro Red Line Extension in Phase IV
The Union Cabinet on 06 December 2024 has approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur corridor of the fourth phase project of Delhi Metro. The corridor is to be completed in 4 years from the date of approval. Under this project, the Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)-Rithala Red Line corridor will be extended. This 26.463 km long line will have 21 elevated stations, which will connect Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur. These mainly include Narela, Bawana, Rohini Sector and Kundli.
This will be the fourth extension of Delhi Metro in Haryana, which will connect to the existing routes of Gurugram, Ballabhgarh and Bahadurgarh.
Delhi Metro Red Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Hindon River | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Arthala | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Mohan Nagar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Shyam park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Raj Bagh | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Shaheed Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Dilshad Garden | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Jhilmil | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Mansarovar Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Shahdara | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Welcome ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Seelampur | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Shastri Park | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kashmere Gate ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Tis Hazari | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Pulbangash | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Pratap Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Shastri Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Inderlok ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Kanhaiya Nagar | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Keshav Puram | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Netaji Subhash Place ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Kohat Enclave | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Pitampura | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Rohini East | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇅◉ | Rohini West | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| ⇑◉ | Rithala | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Red Line's Under Construction Stations List | |
|---|---|
| ◉ Rohini Sector 25 | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 26 | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 31 | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 32 | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 36 | |
| ◉ Barwala | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 35 | |
| ◉ Rohini Sector 34 | |
| ◉ Bawana Industrial Area Sector 3,4 | |
| ◉ Bawana Industrial Area Sector 1,2 | |
| ◉ Bawana JJ Colony | |
| ◉ Sanoth | |
| ◉ New Sanoth | |
| ◉ Depot Station | |
| ◉ Bhorgarh Village | |
| ◉ Anaj Mandi Narela | |
| ◉ Narela DDA Sports Complex | |
| ◉ Narela | |
| ◉ Narela Sector 5 | |
| ◉ Kundli | |
| ◉ Nathupur | |
Delhi Metro Red Line Route Map 2026
The Delhi Red Line Metro connects Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) to Rithala, providing seamless travel to locations near by Red Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Delhi Metro Red Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Delhi Metro Network Map 2026
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Delhi Metro News & Updates
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will operate the "first train" of the Delhi Metro network, TS#01, as a special commemorative service on December 25 to mark the anniversary of the start of Delhi Metro operations in 2002. According to the DMRC, this historic train will run from Shahdara to Tis Hazari at 10 am on Thursday. The train will be specially decorated for the occasion. Passengers wishing to relive the historic moment of the launch of the Delhi Metro can avail this special service, the DMRC said.
◷ 2025-12-25 | ☍ Hindustan timesThe Union Cabinet has approved three new corridors under the Delhi Metro's Phase 5(A) project at a cost of approximately ₹12,150 crore. These corridors are from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj. Briefing the media in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that with this expansion, the Delhi Metro network will be over 400 kilometers long.
◷ 2025-12-24 | ☍ News On Airदिल्ली मेट्रो रेल निगम (डीएमआरसी) ने एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि हासिल की है क्योंकि दिल्ली मेट्रो की पिंक लाइन पर स्थित ईस्ट विनोद नगर मेट्रो स्टेशन को राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा संरक्षण पुरस्कार (एनईसीए) 2025 के तहत 'मेट्रो स्टेशन क्षेत्र में सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करने वाली इकाई' का पुरस्कार मिला है। यह प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कार राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू द्वारा विज्ञान भवन में राष्ट्रीय ऊर्जा संरक्षण दिवस के अवसर पर प्रदान किया गया और इसे दिल्ली मेट्रो रेल निगम (डीएमआरसी) के प्रबंध निदेशक डॉ. विकास कुमार ने ग्रहण किया। भारत सरकार के विद्युत मंत्रालय के अधीन ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो (बीईई) ने देश भर की मेट्रो रेल प्रणालियों से प्राप्त आवेदनों के व्यापक मूल्यांकन के बाद इस स्टेशन का चयन किया।
◷ 2025-12-16 | ☍ Metro Rail NewsThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday formally commenced construction of the long-awaited Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor under Phase IV. Known as Golden Line-11, the project is expected to significantly transform connectivity in South Delhi. The first test pile was laid and a groundbreaking ceremony was held near Pushpa Bhawan, near Saket.
◷ 2025-12-12 | ☍ NDTVThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has completed construction of an underground tunnel at Pulbangash Metro Station on the Red Line as part of the Janakpuri West - RK Ashram Marg extension of the Magenta Line. The tunnel is built between Pulbangash on the Red Line and the upcoming Sadar Bazar station on the Magenta Line.
◷ 2025-12-01 | ☍ Hindustan timesDelhi Metro Red Line Route FAQs
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𝒜. The Delhi Metro Red line has total 29 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.
𝒜. The Delhi Metro Red line has 4 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Welcome, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Netaji Subhash Place, .
𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.
𝒜. The length of Delhi Metro Red Line is 34.6 KM, and it's terminal stations are Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) and Rithala.
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