Delhi Metro Red Line
The Delhi Metro Red Line (Line 1) is a 34.55 km corridor from Rithala in north-west Delhi to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad, with 29 stations. It was Delhi Metro's first line, opening in December 2002. A 26.463 km, 21-station extension to Narela and Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana, approved in December 2024, is in early construction as of October 2026. Fares are ₹11 to ₹64.
Why it matters
The Red Line links north-west Delhi, Old Delhi and the trans-Yamuna area with Ghaziabad, carrying about 7 lakh passengers a day with interchanges at Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Netaji Subhash Place and Welcome. The Rithala to Kundli extension will bring metro service to Rohini's outer sectors, Bawana and Narela, and make it the first Delhi Metro line to cross into both Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Its terminal at Shaheed Sthal also sits next to the Ghaziabad Namo Bharat station.
Key facts
- Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Length: 34.55 km, 29 stations
- Status (October 2026): Operational. The 34.55 km Red Line (Line 1) runs from Rithala in north-west Delhi to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad with 29 stations, all trains running as 8-coach sets since April 2024. The 26.463 km, 21-station Rithala to Narela to Nathupur (Kundli) extension was approved by the Union Cabinet in December 2024 and is in early construction as of October 2026: depot and utility contracts are awarded and the main viaduct civil packages are out to tender.
- Cost: Rithala to Kundli extension: ₹6,230 crore (Union Cabinet, December 2024). Delhi segment ₹5,685.22 crore, Haryana segment ₹545.77 crore
- Trains: Broad gauge (1,676 mm) fleet built by Mitsubishi, Hyundai Rotem and BEML; all trains run as 8-coach sets since April 2024; 25 kV AC overhead; maximum speed 100 km/h
- Ridership: About 7 lakh passengers a day on average (DMRC, December 2025)
Delhi Metro Red Line stations
The 29 stations below run from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda). Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Connects to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rithala | Rithala to Narela to Kundli extension (approved, under construction) |
| 2 | Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital (formerly Rohini West) | |
| 3 | Rohini (formerly Rohini East) | |
| 4 | Madhuban Chowk (formerly Pitampura) | Line 8 (Magenta) |
| 5 | Kohat Enclave | |
| 6 | Netaji Subhash Place | Line 7 (Pink) |
| 7 | Keshav Puram | |
| 8 | Kanhaiya Nagar | |
| 9 | Inderlok | Line 5 (Green) |
| 10 | Shastri Nagar | |
| 11 | Pratap Nagar | |
| 12 | Pulbangash | Line 8 (Magenta), under construction |
| 13 | Tis Hazari | |
| 14 | Kashmere Gate | Line 2 (Yellow) / Line 6 (Violet) / Kashmere Gate ISBT |
| 15 | Shastri Park | |
| 16 | Seelampur | |
| 17 | Welcome | Line 7 (Pink) |
| 18 | Shahdara | Delhi Shahdara railway station |
| 19 | Mansarovar Park | |
| 20 | Jhilmil | |
| 21 | Dilshad Garden | |
| 22 | Shaheed Nagar | |
| 23 | Raj Bagh | |
| 24 | Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar | |
| 25 | Shyam Park | |
| 26 | Mohan Nagar | |
| 27 | Arthala | |
| 28 | Hindon River | |
| 29 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | Ghaziabad Namo Bharat (RRTS) station |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahdara to Tis Hazari | 6 | 8.35 | Operational | 2002-12-25 |
| Tis Hazari to Inderlok | 4 | 4.87 | Operational | 2003-10-03 |
| Inderlok to Rithala | 8 | 8.84 | Operational | 2004-03-31 |
| Shahdara to Dilshad Garden | 3 | 2.86 | Operational | 2008-06-04 |
| Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | 8 | 9.63 | Operational | 2019-03-08 (inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi) |
| Rithala to Nathupur (Kundli) | 21 | 26.463 | Approved December 2024, early construction: Sanoth depot (D2C-08) and utility shifting awarded, viaduct and station packages D2C-04 and D2C-05 tendered in 2026 | not announced (Cabinet set a 4-year completion period from sanction, i.e. around December 2028) |
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Official source: www.delhimetrorail.com
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Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahdara to Tis Hazari | Shahdara to Tis Hazari | 6 | 8.35 | Operational |
| Tis Hazari to Inderlok | Tis Hazari to Inderlok | 4 | 4.87 | Operational |
| Inderlok to Rithala | Inderlok to Rithala | 8 | 8.84 | Operational |
| Shahdara to Dilshad Garden | Shahdara to Dilshad Garden | 3 | 2.86 | Operational |
| Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | 8 | 9.63 | Operational |
| Rithala to Nathupur (Kundli) | Rithala to Nathupur (Kundli) | 21 | 26.463 | Approved December 2024, early construction: Sanoth depot (D2C-08) and utility shifting awarded, viaduct and station packages D2C-04 and D2C-05 tendered in 2026 |
Latest ridership: About 7 lakh passengers a day on average (DMRC, December 2025)
Milestones
- Shahdara to Tis Hazari opens, the first Delhi Metro section (inaugurated 24 December 2002)
- Extended from Tis Hazari to Inderlok
- Extended from Inderlok to Rithala
- Extended east from Shahdara to Dilshad Garden
- 9.63 km Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) extension into Ghaziabad inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi
- DMRC introduces the first 8-coach trains on the line by converting 6-coach sets
- All Red Line trains converted to 8 coaches
- Union Cabinet approves the 26.463 km Rithala to Narela to Nathupur (Kundli) corridor at ₹6,230 crore, 21 elevated stations
- PM Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Rithala to Kundli corridor
- DMRC completes the down-line Magenta Line tunnel beneath the operational Red Line viaduct at Pulbangash without halting Red Line trains
- DMRC awards ₹17.21 crore electrical utility shifting contract for the Rithala to Kundli corridor
- DMRC floats civil package D2C-04 (viaduct, double-deck structure and 10 elevated stations, Rohini Sector 25 to Bawana Industrial Area Sector 1,2)
- Lisha Engineers wins the ₹138.70 crore Sanoth depot civil contract (D2C-08)
Fares
Delhi Metro Red Line fares range from ₹11 (DMRC network fare, revised 25 August 2025) to 10%, plus 10% more in off-peak hours, set by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
| Distance / zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| Minimum fare | ₹11 (DMRC network fare, revised 25 August 2025) |
| Maximum fare | ₹64 (journeys over 32 km) |
| Smart card discount | 10%, plus 10% more in off-peak hours |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Delhi Metro Red Line?
The operational Red Line is 34.55 km long with 29 stations, from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad.
When did the Red Line open?
Its first section, Shahdara to Tis Hazari, opened on 25 December 2002, making it Delhi Metro's first line. It reached Rithala in 2004, Dilshad Garden in 2008 and Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in March 2019.
Is the Red Line being extended to Narela and Kundli?
Yes. The Union Cabinet approved a 26.463 km, 21-station elevated extension from Rithala to Narela and Nathupur (Kundli) in December 2024 at ₹6,230 crore. As of October 2026 the depot and utility works are awarded and the main viaduct packages have been tendered.
Which stations on the Red Line are interchanges?
Kashmere Gate (Yellow and Violet Lines), Inderlok (Green Line), Netaji Subhash Place and Welcome (Pink Line) and Madhuban Chowk (Magenta Line). Pulbangash will connect to the Magenta Line extension when it opens.
How many coaches do Red Line trains have?
All Red Line trains run with 8 coaches. DMRC began converting 6-coach trains in November 2022 and completed the conversion by April 2024.
What is the fare on the Red Line?
Delhi Metro's distance-based fares apply, from ₹11 to ₹64 since the revision of 25 August 2025, with a 10% discount for smart card users.
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