Delhi Metro Red Line
The Red Line (also known as Line 1) is a metro rail line of Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. It was the first line of the Delhi Metro to be constructed and opened. Its first operational section, from Tis Hazari to Shahdara station, had a total distance of 8.35 kilometres and consisted of 6 stations in 2002. The Red Line network has now been expanded to 29 stations, a length of 34.6 kilometres.
Delhi Metro Red Line is an entirely elevated line that connects many important commercial and residential areas of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and districts of Shahdara, Central Delhi and North West Delhi.
The starting station of the Red Line (Delhi metro) is Rithala, and the ending point is Shaheed Sthal. It is the third most heavily used line by its commuters. The Red Line also has interchanges with the Yellow Line, Violet Line, Pink Line, and Green Line.
Delhi Metro Red Line Key Points
Did You Know?
The first section of the Delhi Metro Red Line was inaugurated by the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Ex-Prime Minister of India) on December 25, 2002, and became operational on the same day.
Delhi Metro Red Line Route Map
Delhi Metro Red Line Stations
The Red Line is the first line of the Delhi Metro. It became operational on 25 December 2002. This first section consisted of 6 stations, from Tis Hazari to Shahdara.
Over time, new stations were added by DMRC to the line, extending from 8.4 kilometres to 34.6 kilometres until 2023. The Delhi Metro Red line has 29 stations and connects Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad.
Delhi Metro Red Line Active Stations List
Delhi Metro Red Line Interchanges
Delhi Metro Red Line has 4 Interchanges, connecting it to different lines of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
1. Violet Line at Kashmere Gate station
2. Yellow Line at Kashmere Gate station
3. Pink Line at Welcome and Netaji Subhash Place stations
4. Green Line at Inderlok station
Delhi Metro Red Line Train Timings
Here are the Delhi Metro Red Line train timings from Rithala towards Dilshad Garden, Rithala Towards Shaheed Sthal and Vice Versa.
| From | To | Ist Train Timings | Last Train Timings |
| Rithala | Dilshad Garden | 5:25 AM | 11:31 PM |
| Rithala | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | 5:25 AM | 11:31 PM |
| Dilshad Garden | Rithala | 5:30 AM | 11:16 PM |
| Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | Rithala | 5:30 AM | 11:00 PM |
Delhi Metro Red Line Fare Chart
This simple Delhi Metro fare chart shows the fixed fares for both weekdays and holidays. It can also be used as a Delhi metro fare calculator to determine the ticket price based on your travel distance.
| zones | Distance (KM) | Weekdays (Monday to Saturday) | Sundays and National Holidays | Time Limit |
| 1 | 0 – 2 KM | 10 INR | 10 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 2 | 2 – 5 KM | 20 INR | 10 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 3 | 5 – 12 KM | 30 INR | 20 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 4 | 12 – 21 KM | 40 INR | 30 INR | 100 Minutes |
| 5 | 21 – 32 KM | 50 INR | 40 INR | 180 Minutes |
| 6 | 32 KM and above | 60 INR | 50 INR | 180 Minutes |
Delhi Metro Red Line Extension – Phase 4
The current Red Line of Delhi Metro consists of 3 Phases: Phase 1 (Rithala – Shahdara), Phase 2 (Shahdara – Dilshad Garden), and Phase 3 (Dilshad Garden – Shaheed Sthal). Moreover, a new extension, phase 4, with 21.7 Kilometers and 19 proposed stations, is under construction. It was supposed to be completed but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is expected to be completed soon.
Delhi Metro Red Line Proposed/Under Construction Stations List
Delhi Metro Red Line Construction – History
| Phase | Extension Date | From | To | Length | Stations |
| 1 | 25 DEC 2002 | Shahdara | Tis Hazari | 8.35 Kilometers | 6 |
| 1 | 03 OCT 2003 | Tis Hazari | Indelok | 4.87 Kilometers | 4 |
| 1 | 31 MAR 2004 | Inderlok | Rithala | 8.84 Kilometers | 8 |
| 2 | 04 JUN 2008 | Shahdara | Dilshad Garden | 2.86 Kilometers | 3 |
| 3 | 08 MAR 2019 | Dilshad Garden | Shaheed Sthal | 9.63 Kilometers | 8 |
Conclusion: The Delhi Metro Red Line has a rich history, starting its construction in 2002 and successfully entering its 21st year of serving and providing efficient transportation for the residents of Delhi. Currently, the Red Line connects several essential areas of the city. However, Phase 4 of the Red Line is expected to improve connectivity to outer regions of the city.
