Red Line
Operational
East-West Corridor

Red Line: Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)

34.4 km | 29 stations | Fare ₹10 - ₹60

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About Red Line

The Red Line is the first corridor of the Delhi Metro, running 34.7 km from Rithala in the west to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in the east. With 29 stations, it was the line that launched Delhi's metro revolution on 24 December 2002 and remains a critical east-west artery for commuters across North Delhi and Ghaziabad.

The Red Line passes through some of Delhi's most historic and bustling areas — Kashmere Gate (one of the largest interchange stations in India), the iconic Chandni Chowk market, New Delhi Railway Station, and Shastri Nagar. The eastern extension to Shaheed Sthal connects the trans-Yamuna belt and Ghaziabad, making it a lifeline for lakhs of daily commuters.

Key Landmarks Along This Line

Kashmere Gate
Chandni Chowk
New Delhi Railway Station
Shastri Nagar
Dilshad Garden
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Interchange Stations

Kashmere Gateconnects to Yellow Line
Kashmere Gateconnects to Violet Line

Travel Tip

Kashmere Gate is one of India's busiest interchange stations connecting Red, Yellow, and Violet lines. Allow 5-7 minutes for interchange during peak hours. Board before 8:30 AM to avoid heavy crowds heading towards Chandni Chowk.

34.4 km

Total Length

29

Stations

3-5 min

Peak Frequency

₹10-60

Fare Range

Red Line at a Glance

Terminal Stations

Rithala
Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)

Operating Hours

First Train5:00 AM
Last Train11:00 PM

Train Frequency

Peak Hours3-5 min
Off-Peak7-10 min

Fare Chart

₹100 - 2 km
₹202 - 5 km
₹305 - 12 km
₹4012 - 21 km
₹5021 - 32 km
₹6032+ km
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Details

Opened24 December 2002
OperatorDMRC
Train Type6-coach
Commuter Tips

Stand behind the yellow line

Wait behind the platform edge doors and yellow safety markings until the train stops completely.

Use QR code or smart card

Skip token queues by using the Delhi Metro app QR ticket or a rechargeable smart card at entry gates.

Reserved coaches for women

The first coach of every train is reserved for women passengers during all operating hours.

DMRC Helpline

For any assistance or emergencies, call DMRC helpline at 155370 or press the emergency button on the platform.