Delhi Metro Yellow line
The Yellow Line (also known as Line 2) is a metro rail line of Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. It became operational on December 20, 2004, and is operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Delhi Metro Yellow Line is the 3rd longest Line of the Delhi Metro Network, consisting of 37 active stations with a total distance of 49 kilometres, connecting Samaypur Badli in Delhi city to Huda City Centre in the neighbouring town of Gurgaon, Haryana.
The Yellow Line is the second operational Line of the Delhi Metro, after the Red Line. The Line primarily runs underground, with a few elevated stations and has several interchange stations, allowing passengers to transfer to other lines of the Metro System.
At the New Delhi Station, the Yellow Line also connects to the Airport Express Line, directly linking to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Key Points
Did You Know?
The first section of the Delhi Metro Yellow Line was inaugurated by Mr Manmohan Singh (Ex-Prime Minister of India) on December 19, 2004.
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Route Map
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Stations
The Delhi Metro Yellow Line (Line 2) first section consisted of 4 stations with a length of 4.1 kilometres and Became operational on December 20, 2004. Over time, the Line has been extended, and new stations have been added. The Yellow Line of Delhi Metro consists of 56 stations as of 2023, with 37 stations being active and the remaining 19 being inactive.
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Active Stations
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Interchange Stations
Delhi Metro Yellow Line has nine interchange Stations with different Lines, some operational and others under construction.
1. The Magenta Line (under construction) at Haiderpur Badli Mor Station
2. The Magenta Line (under construction) at Azadpur Station with Pink Line and
3. The Violet Line, the Red Line and the Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminal at Kashmere Gate Station
4. The Airport Express Line at Delhi Station
5. The Blue Line at Rajiv Chowk Station
6. The Violet Line at Central Secretariat Station
7. The Pink Line at Dilli Haat – INA Station
8. The Magenta Line at Hauz Khas Station
9. The Silver Line (under construction) at Chhatarpur Station
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Train Timings
| From | To | First Train Timing | Last Train Timing |
| Samyapur Badi | MILLENNIUM CITY CENTRE GURUGRAM | 05:50 AM | 11:10 PM |
| Jahangirpuri | MILLENNIUM CITY CENTRE GURUGRAM | 06:00 AM | 11:17 PM |
| Vishwavidyalaya | MILLENNIUM CIT CENTRE GURUGRAM | 05:00 AM | 11:27 PM |
| MILLENNIUM CITY CENTRE GURUGRAM | Samaypur Badli | 05:45 AM | 11:30 PM |
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Fares Chart
This simple Delhi Metro fares 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 Yellow Line Extension – Phase 4
The current Yellow Line of Delhi Metro consists of 3 Phases: Phase 1 (Vishwa Vidyalaya – Central Secretariat), Phase 2 (Vishwa Vidyalaya – Qutab Minar), and Phase 3 (Jahangirpuri – Samyapur Badli). The following is a list of 29 proposed or under-construction stations on Delhi Metro Yellow Line Phase 4. The expected year of commissioning for these stations is 2025.
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Proposed/Under Constructions Stations List
Delhi Metro Yellow Line Construction History
| Phase | Extension Date | From | To | Length | Stations |
1 | 20 DEC 2004 | Vishwa vidyalaya | Kashmere Gate | 4.1 Kilometers | 4 |
| 1 | 03 JUL 2005 | Kashmere Gate | Central Secretariat | 6.6 Kilometers | 6 |
| 2 | 04 FEB 2009 | Vishwa Vidyalaya | Jahangirpuri | 6.4 Kilometers | 5 |
| 2 | 21 JUN 2010 | Huda City Centre | Qutab Minar | 15.8 Kilometers | 9 |
| 2 | 26 AUG 2010 | Chhatarpur | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | 03 SEP 2010 | Central Secretariat | Qutab Minar | 11.8 Kilometers | 9 |
| 3 | 10 NOV 2015 | Jahangirpuri | Samyapur Badli | 4.4 Kilometers | 3 |
Conclusion
Delhi Metro Yellow Line is also one of the busiest and most significant metro lines, Connecting the cities of Delhi and Haryana. It became operational in 2004 and has successfully served Its Commuters for 19 years until 2023.
The Yellow Line connects several vital locations, including Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, Phase 4 of the Yellow Line will improve connectivity to the city’s outer areas. The expected commissioning year for these stations is 2025.
