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37 Active 12 Proposed
49.3 km
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Delhi Metro Yellow Line Overview

The Yellow Line (Line 2) of the Delhi Metro runs about 49 km from Samaypur Badli in North Delhi to Millennium City Centre in Gurugram, serving 37 stations. It passes through Old Delhi, Connaught Place, South Delhi and Gurugram's business districts, making it the network's busiest corridor with more than 15 lakh daily riders. Its first section opened in December 2004. Explore the Delhi Metro Yellow Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings and top attractions nearby.

Yellow Line Station List 2026 (37 Active)

Parking  Feeder Bus  ATM  Restroom

Under Construction  ·  Proposed
Unitech Cyber Park
South City 1
Bhaktawar Chowk
Subhash Chowk
Rajiv Chowk Gurugram
Old Gurgaon
Gurgaon Railway Station
Daulatabad Chowk
New Palam Vihar
Palam Vihar
Bijwasan
Kapashera Border

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Yellow Line History, Facts & Expansion

  • The Yellow Line was the second Delhi Metro line to open, after the Red Line.
  • Its first section, Vishwavidyalaya to Kashmere Gate, opened on 20 December 2004 and was the Delhi Metro's first underground stretch.
  • The line is about 49 km long with 37 stations, running from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram; it is the network's third-longest line.
  • Chawri Bazar is among the deepest stations on the network, about 25 m below ground.
  • It is the busiest line on the Delhi Metro, with average daily ridership above 15 lakh passengers in 2026.
  • Interchanges are available with the Red, Blue, Violet, Pink, Magenta and Airport Express lines, as well as New Delhi and Old Delhi railway stations.
  • Security on the Yellow Line is handled by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
  • The Yellow Line runs mostly underground through central Delhi and elevated in the north and south.
  • Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Hauz Khas on the Yellow Line are among the busiest interchange stations on the network.
  • The Yellow Line uses 8-coach trains, the longest trainsets on the Delhi Metro.
  • Qutab Minar station gives access to the UNESCO World Heritage Qutub Minar complex.
  • Millennium City Centre Gurugram, formerly HUDA City Centre, is the southern terminus.

Delhi Metro Yellow Line Phase-wise Expansion

Phase I (2004-2005) (Completed)

Vishwavidyalaya-Kashmere Gate opened on 20 December 2004 as Delhi's first underground section, followed by Kashmere Gate-Central Secretariat on 3 July 2005.

Phase II (2009-2010) (Completed)

Vishwavidyalaya-Jahangirpuri opened in February 2009, Qutab Minar-HUDA City Centre (Gurugram) in June 2010, and Central Secretariat-Qutab Minar in September 2010, completing the line to Gurugram.

Phase III (2015) (Completed)

The northern extension from Jahangirpuri to Samaypur Badli, about 4.4 km with 3 stations, opened on 10 November 2015.

Future Phase: Samaypur Badli-Khera Kalan (Proposed)

A northward extension via Siraspur has a detailed project report prepared in 2024 and is awaiting government approval. In Gurugram, the separate Millennium City Centre-Cyber City metro is under construction and will interchange with the Yellow Line.

Yellow Line FAQs

Yes, the Delhi Metro Yellow Line is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled timings. However, for any updates on delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) website or app.

The Delhi Metro Yellow Line has a total of 37 stations. The total length of the Yellow Line is 49.02 km which includes major areas like Kashmere Gate, Delhi University (North Campus), Old Delhi, Connaught Place, AIIMS, Hauz Khas, Qutub Minar, and Cyber City Gurgaon etc.

The Delhi Metro Yellow Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. Here are the interchange stations:

  • Kashmere Gate - Interchange with Red Line and Violet Line
  • Azadpur - Interchange with Pink Line
  • Chandni Chowk - Interchange with Indian Railways (New Delhi Railway Station via Old Delhi Railway Station)
  • New Delhi - Interchange with Airport Express Line and Indian Railways
  • Rajiv Chowk - Interchange with Blue Line
  • Central Secretariat - Interchange with Violet Line
  • INA - Interchange with Pink Line
  • Hauz Khas - Interchange with Magenta Line
  • Sikanderpur - Interchange with Rapid Metro Gurgaon

Delhi Yellow Line Metro Timings

Delhi Metro Yellow Line runs on the same timings throughout the week between Samaypur Badli and Millennium City Centre.

Yellow Line Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday:

  • First train: 06:03 AM (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre) | 06:01 AM (Millennium City Centre to Samaypur Badli)
  • Last train: 23:00 PM (From both Terminals)

Yellow Line Metro Timings on Sunday:

  • First train: 06:03 AM (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre) | 06:01 AM (Millennium City Centre to Samaypur Badli)
  • Last train: 11:00 PM (From both Terminals)

The underground stations on the Delhi Metro Yellow Line are Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, and Central Secretariat.

The two busiest stations on the Delhi Metro\'s Yellow Line are Kashmere Gate and Rajiv Chowk.

The Delhi Metro Yellow Line connects to Indian Railways at New Delhi Station (linked to New Delhi Railway Station) and Chandni Chowk Station (connected to Old Delhi Railway Station).

Yes, passengers can interchange at New Delhi Metro Station to access the Airport Express Line, which directly connects to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI).

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