Delhi metro system overview
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Delhi Metro

The lifeline of the Indian capital.

The Delhi Metro is a massive and highly efficient rapid transit system serving the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. With over 270+ stations across 10 lines, it is one of the world's largest networks, featuring 193 elevated stations, 71 underground stations, and 7 at-grade stations. It has transformed urban mobility in Delhi-NCR, significantly reducing road congestion and pollution while providing a world-class commuting experience for millions.

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288
Stations
12
Lines
2002
Opened
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286 stations

Shaheed Sthal

Zone 3· elevated
SS
Red
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Hindon

Zone 3· elevated
HN
Red
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Arthala

Zone 3· elevated
AT
Red
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Mohan Nagar

Zone 3· elevated
MN
Red
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Shyam Park

Zone 3· elevated
SP
Red
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Major Mohit Sharma

Zone 3· elevated
MS
Red
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Raj Bagh

Zone 3· elevated
RB
Red
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Shaheed Nagar

Zone 3· elevated
SN
Red
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Dilshad Garden

Zone 2· elevated
DG
Red
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Jhil Mil

Zone 2· elevated
JM
Red
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Mansarovar Park

Zone 2· elevated
MP
Red
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Shahdara

Zone 2· elevated
SH
Red
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Welcome

Zone 2· elevated
WK
RedPink
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Seelampur

Zone 2· elevated
SL
Red
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Shastri Park

Zone 2· at-grade
SP
Red
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Kashmere Gate

Zone 1· underground
KG
RedYellowViolet
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Tis Hazari

Zone 1· elevated
TH
Red
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Pul Bangash

Zone 1· elevated
PB
Red
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Pratap Nagar

Zone 1· elevated
PN
Red
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Shastri Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
SN
Red
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Inderlok

Zone 2· elevated
IL
RedGreen
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Kanhaiya Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
KN
Red
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Keshav Puram

Zone 2· at-grade
KP
Red
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Netaji Subhash Place

Zone 2· elevated
NSP
RedPink
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Kohat Enclave

Zone 2· elevated
KE
Red
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Pitampura

Zone 2· elevated
PP
Red
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Rohini

Zone 2· elevated
RE
Red
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Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital

Zone 2· elevated
RW
Red
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Rithala

Zone 3· elevated
RT
Red
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Samaypur Badli

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Rohini Sector 18, 19

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Haiderpur Badli Mor

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Jahangirpuri

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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Adarsh Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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Azadpur

Zone 2· elevated
YellowPink
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Model Town

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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G.T.B. Nagar

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Vishwa Vidyalaya

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Vidhan Sabha

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Civil Lines

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Chandni Chowk

Zone 1· underground
CC
Yellow
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Chawri Bazar

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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New Delhi

Zone 1· underground
NDLS
YellowAirport Express
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IGI Airport

Zone 3· underground
IGI
Airport Express
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Rajiv Chowk

Zone 1· underground
RCK
YellowBlue
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Patel Chowk

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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Central Secretariat

Zone 1· underground
CS
YellowViolet
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Udyog Bhawan

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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Lok Kalyan Marg

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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Jor Bagh

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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INA

Zone 2· underground
INA
YellowPink
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AIIMS

Zone 1· underground
Yellow
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Green Park

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Hauz Khas

Zone 2· underground
HK
YellowMagenta
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Malviya Nagar

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Saket

Zone 2· underground
Yellow
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Qutab Minar

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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Chhattarpur

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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Sultanpur

Zone 2· elevated
Yellow
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Ghitorni

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Arjan Garh

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Guru Dronacharya

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Sikanderpur

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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MG Road

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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IFFCO Chowk

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Millennium City Centre Gurugram

Zone 3· elevated
Yellow
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Dwarka Sector 21

Zone 3· underground
DS21
BlueAirport Express
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Dwarka Sector 8

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 9

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 10

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 11

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 12

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 13

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka Sector 14

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Dwarka-Kakrola

Zone 3· elevated
BlueGrey
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Dwarka Mor

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Nawada

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Uttam Nagar West

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Uttam Nagar East

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Janakpuri West

Zone 2· elevated
BlueMagenta
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Janakpuri East

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Tilak Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Subhash Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Tagore Garden

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Rajouri Garden

Zone 2· elevated
BluePink
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Ramesh Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Moti Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Kirti Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
BlueGreen
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Shadipur

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Patel Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Rajendra Place

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Karol Bagh

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Jhandewalan

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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R.K. Ashram Marg

Zone 1· elevated
Blue
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Barakhamba Road

Zone 1· underground
Blue
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Mandi House

Zone 1· underground
MH
BlueViolet
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Supreme Court

Zone 1· elevated
Blue
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Indraprastha

Zone 1· elevated
Blue
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Yamuna Bank

Zone 1· at-grade
YB
Blue
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Akshardham

Zone 2· elevated
AKSD
Blue
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Mayur Vihar Extension

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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New Ashok Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 15

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 16

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 18

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Botanical Garden

Zone 3· elevated
BG
BlueMagenta
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Golf Course

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida City Centre

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 34

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 52

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 51

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Noida Sector 59

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Sector 62

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Noida Electronic City

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Laxmi Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Nirman Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Preet Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
Blue
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Karkarduma

Zone 2· elevated
BluePink
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Anand Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
AV
BluePink
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Kaushambi

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Vaishali

Zone 3· elevated
Blue
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Lal Qila

Zone 1· underground
LQ
Violet
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Jama Masjid

Zone 1· underground
JM
Violet
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Delhi Gate

Zone 1· underground
DG
Violet
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ITO

Zone 1· underground
IT
Violet
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Janpath

Zone 1· underground
JP
Violet
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Khan Market

Zone 1· underground
KM
Violet
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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Zone 1· underground
NS
Violet
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Jangpura

Zone 1· underground
JP
Violet
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Lajpat Nagar

Zone 2· underground
LN
VioletPink
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Moolchand

Zone 2· elevated
MC
Violet
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Kailash Colony

Zone 2· elevated
KC
Violet
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Nehru Place

Zone 2· elevated
NP
Violet
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Kalkaji Mandir

Zone 2· elevated
KM
VioletMagenta
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Govind Puri

Zone 2· elevated
GP
Violet
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Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Zone 2· elevated
HN
Violet
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Jasola Apollo

Zone 2· elevated
JA
Violet
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Sarita Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
SV
Violet
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Mohan Estate

Zone 2· elevated
ME
Violet
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Tughlakabad

Zone 2· elevated
TB
Violet
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Badarpur Border

Zone 2· elevated
BD
Violet
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Sarai

Zone 3· elevated
SR
Violet
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NHPC Chowk

Zone 3· elevated
NC
Violet
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Mewala Maharajpur

Zone 3· elevated
MM
Violet
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Sector 28

Zone 3· elevated
S28
Violet
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Badkal Mor

Zone 3· elevated
BM
Violet
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Old Faridabad

Zone 3· elevated
OF
Violet
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Neelam Chowk Ajronda

Zone 3· elevated
NA
Violet
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Bata Chowk

Zone 3· elevated
BC
Violet
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Escorts Mujesar

Zone 3· elevated
EM
Violet
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Sant Surdas (Sihi)

Zone 3· elevated
SS
Violet
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Raja Nahar Singh

Zone 3· elevated
RN
Violet
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Majlis Park

Zone 3· elevated
MP
Pink
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Shalimar Bagh

Zone 2· underground
SB
Pink
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Shakurpur

Zone 2· elevated
SP
Pink
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Punjabi Bagh West

Zone 2· elevated
PB
GreenPink
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ESI - Basai Darapur

Zone 2· elevated
EB
Pink
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Mayapuri

Zone 2· elevated
MY
Pink
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Naraina Vihar

Zone 2· underground
NV
Pink
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Delhi Cantt.

Zone 2· elevated
DC
Pink
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Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Zone 2· elevated
DD
Pink
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Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Zone 2· elevated
MB
Pink
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Bhikaji Cama Place

Zone 2· underground
BC
Pink
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Sarojini Nagar

Zone 2· underground
SJ
Pink
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South Extension

Zone 1· underground
SE
Pink
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Vinobapuri

Zone 2· underground
VP
Pink
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Ashram

Zone 2· underground
AS
Pink
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Sarai Kale Khan - ISBT

Zone 2· underground
SK
Pink
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Mayur Vihar Pocket I

Zone 2· elevated
MV1
Pink
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Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake

Zone 2· elevated
TL
Pink
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East Vinod Nagar - Mayur Vihar-II

Zone 2· elevated
EV
Pink
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Mandawali - West Vinod Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
MW
Pink
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IP Extension

Zone 2· elevated
IP
Pink
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Karkarduma Court

Zone 2· elevated
KC
Pink
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Krishna Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
KR
Pink
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East Azad Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
EA
Pink
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Jaffrabad

Zone 2· elevated
JF
Pink
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Maujpur - Babarpur

Zone 2· elevated
MJ
Pink
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Gokulpuri

Zone 2· elevated
GK
Pink
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Johri Enclave

Zone 3· elevated
JE
Pink
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Shiv Vihar

Zone 3· elevated
SV
Pink
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Janakpuri West

Zone 2· underground
JW
BlueMagenta
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Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South

Zone 2· underground
DM
Magenta
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Dashrath Puri

Zone 2· underground
DP
Magenta
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Palam

Zone 2· underground
PL
Magenta
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Sadar Bazaar Cantonment

Zone 2· elevated
SB
Magenta
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Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Zone 3· underground
T1
Magenta
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Shankar Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
SV
Magenta
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Vasant Vihar

Zone 2· underground
VV
Magenta
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Munirka

Zone 2· underground
MN
Magenta
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R.K. Puram

Zone 2· underground
RK
Magenta
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IIT Delhi

Zone 2· underground
IIT
Magenta
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Hauz Khas

Zone 2· underground
HK
YellowMagenta
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Panchsheel Park

Zone 2· underground
PP
Magenta
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Chirag Delhi

Zone 2· underground
CD
Magenta
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Greater Kailash

Zone 2· underground
GK
Magenta
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Nehru Enclave

Zone 2· underground
NE
Magenta
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Kalkaji Mandir

Zone 2· underground
KM
VioletMagenta
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Okhla N.S.I.C.

Zone 2· elevated
ON
Magenta
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Sukhdev Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
SU
Magenta
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Jamia Millia Islamia

Zone 2· elevated
JM
Magenta
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Okhla Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
Magenta
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Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Zone 2· elevated
Magenta
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Kalindi Kunj

Zone 2· elevated
Magenta
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Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Zone 3· elevated
Magenta
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Botanical Garden

Zone 3· elevated
BlueMagenta
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Inderlok

Zone 2· elevated
RedGreen
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Kirti Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
BlueGreen
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Satguru Ram Singh Marg

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Ashok Park Main

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Punjabi Bagh

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Punjabi Bagh West

Zone 2· elevated
GreenPink
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Shivaji Park

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Madi Pur

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Paschim Vihar East

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Paschim Vihar West

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Peera Garhi

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Udyog Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Surajmal Stadium

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Nangloi

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Nangloi Railway Station

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Rajdhani Park

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Mundka

Zone 2· elevated
Green
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Mundka Industrial Area

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Ghevra

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Tikri Kalan

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Tikri Border

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Pandit Shree Ram Sharma

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Bahadurgarh City

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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Brigadier Hoshiar Singh

Zone 3· elevated
Green
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New Delhi

Zone 1· underground
YellowAirport Express
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Shivaji Stadium

Zone 1· underground
Airport Express
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Dhaula Kuan

Zone 2· elevated
PinkAirport Express
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Delhi Aero City

Zone 2· underground
Airport Express
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IGI Airport

Zone 2· underground
Airport Express
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Dwarka Sector 21

Zone 3· underground
BlueAirport Express
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Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25

Zone 3· underground
Airport Express
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Dwarka-Kakrola

Zone 3· elevated
BlueGrey
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Nangli

Zone 3· elevated
Grey
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Najafgarh

Zone 3· underground
Grey
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Dhansa Bus Stand

Zone 3· underground
Grey
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Tughlakabad

Zone 2· underground
VioletGolden
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Prahladpur

Zone 2· elevated
Golden
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Sangam Vihar

Zone 2· elevated
Golden
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Ambedkar Nagar

Zone 2· elevated
Golden
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Saket G-Block

Zone 2· elevated
Golden
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Pushp Vihar

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Saket

Zone 2· underground
YellowGolden
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Lado Sarai

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Mehrauli

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Kishangarh

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Masoodpur

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Vasant Kunj

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Mahipalpur

Zone 2· underground
Golden
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Delhi Aero City

Zone 2· underground
Airport ExpressGolden
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Sector 55–56

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Sector 54

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Sector 53–54

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Sector 42–43

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Phase 1

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Sikanderpur

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro GurgaonYellow
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Phase 2

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Belvedere Towers

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Cyber City

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Phase 3

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Moulsari Avenue

Zone 3· elevated
Rapid Metro Gurgaon
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Sector 50

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 76

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 101

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 81

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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NSEZ

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 83

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 137

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 142

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 143

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 144

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 145

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 146

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 147

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Sector 148

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Knowledge Park II

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Pari Chowk

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Alpha 1

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Delta 1

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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GNIDA Office

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Depot

Zone 3· elevated
Aqua (Noida Metro)
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Fare Guide

Delhi · INR · Prices as of 2025

Single (Adult)₹ - ₹60
Single (Child)₹ - ₹30
Daily Cap₹ - ₹200
Weekly Pass₹ - ₹800
Monthly Pass₹ - ₹2,500

How to Use the Delhi Metro

  1. 1

    Use a Metro Smart Card for a 10-20% discount on every ride.

  2. 2

    Alternatively, use the 'DMRC Travel' app or WhatsApp bot to buy QR tickets.

  3. 3

    The first carriage of every train (in the direction of travel) is reserved exclusively for women.

  4. 4

    Security checks are mandatory; allow extra time for bag screening.

Travel Tips for Delhi

  • Avoid Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate during peak rush hours (08:30-10:30 and 17:30-20:00).
  • The Airport Express Line is much faster than the Yellow Line for reaching the airport from New Delhi station.
  • Most stations have clean drinking water facilities and restrooms.
  • Phase 4 construction is ongoing; check for occasional weekend service updates on the DMRC app.

History of the Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro began operations in December 2002 with the Red Line. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest networks in the world. The system is currently in its Phase 4 expansion, which adds over 100 km of new lines and extensions, including the high-priority Golden Line connecting Tughlakabad to Aerocity.

Accessibility

318/ 318 stations

Step-free access (100% coverage)

Tactile Guides
Audio Announcements
Visual Displays
900 lifts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum fare in Delhi Metro?

The minimum fare is ₹10 for short distances.

How many lines are in the Delhi Metro?

There are 10 operational lines (including the Airport Express) with several more under construction in Phase 4.

Can I use the same smart card for two people?

No, every passenger must have their own card or ticket to enter and exit the gates.

Operating Hours

  • Weekday05:30-23:30
  • Weekend05:30-23:30

Quick Facts

  • TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
  • CurrencyINR
  • LanguageHindi / English
  • Population33 million (NCR)
  • Annual Riders2.1 billion