The Pink line of the Delhi Metro, also known as Line 7, was designed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to improve connectivity and ease traffic problems in the city. Currently, it is the longest line of the Delhi Metro system, surpassing the Blue Line, which held this title previously. With a length of 58.43 km, the Pink Line traverses the Ring Road in Delhi, linking 39 stations.
As part of the Phase 4 project, the line is set to expand to Maujpur and encompass additional stations such as Yamuna Vihar, Bhajan Pura, Khajuri Khas, Wazirabad Surghat, Jagatpur Gaon, and Burari by 2024. The Pink Line Metro Route boasts Delhi’s most minor and highest metro stations.
Ashram is the smallest metro station in the city, measuring only 151.6 meters, while the average station size is 256 meters. Dhaula Kuan, on the other hand, is the highest metro station in Delhi, with a height of 23.6 meters and spanning seven stories. In this blog, learn about Pink Line Metro Route, Pink Line Metro Stations, metro timings, etc.
Pink Line Metro Route-Key Facts:
Here are some essential details about the Pink Line Metro Route:
- The line’s owner is the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
- The line length is 58.43 km, from Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar.
- The bar has a total of 39 stations.
- It intersects with several other metro lines, including the Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, and Violet.
- The Ashram metro station is the smallest one on the line, measuring only 151 meters.
- Dhaula Kuan is the highest metro station on the line, 23.6 meters tall.
- The line has been operational since 2018 between Majlis Park and Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 and in 2021 between Trilok Puri Sanjay Lake and Mayur Vihar Pocket-1.
Pink Line Metro Route Map:
Pink Line Metro is the longest metro line of Delhi Metro, approximately 59 km long. It is built to cover Delhi in a ‘U’ shape. People travelling in Delhi can board a metro from Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar with several interchanges.
To further expand the Pink Metro line route, DMRC has planned to extend the line in Phase 4 of the project. The extension will be done between Maujpur to Majlis Park, with eight stations along the way. These stops would be at Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas, Soorghat, Sonia Vihar, Jagatpur Village, Jharoda Majra, and Burari.
Delhi Metro Pink Line Metro Stations:
A total of 39 stations are connected on the Pink line metro route. Here is a list of the stations and interchange stations along the Pink Line metro route.
S. No | Pink Line Metro Route | Type | Layout |
1 | Mukundpur Depot | Interchange (Magenta Line) | At Grade |
2 | Majlis Park | Interchange (Magenta Line) | Elevated |
3 | Azadpur | Interchange (Yellow Line, Magenta Line) | Underground |
4 | Shalimar Bagh | Normal | Underground |
5 | Netaji Subhash Place | Interchange (Red Line) | Underground |
6 | Shakurpur | Normal | Elevated |
7 | Punjabi Bagh West | Interchange (Green Line) | Elevated |
8 | ESI Hospital | Normal | Elevated |
9 | Rajouri Garden | Interchange (Blue Line) | Elevated |
10 | Maya Puri | Normal | Elevated |
11 | Nariana Vihar | Normal | Elevated |
12 | Delhi Cantt | Normal | Elevated |
13 | Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus | Interchange (Orange Line) | Elevated |
14 | Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh | Normal | Elevated |
15 | Bhikaji Cama Place | Normal | Underground |
16 | Sarojini Nagar | Normal | Underground |
17 | INA | Interchange (Yellow Line) | Underground |
18 | South Extension | Normal | Underground |
19 | Lajpat Nagar | Interchange (Violet Line) | Underground |
20 | Vinoba Puri | Normal | Underground |
21 | Ashram | Normal | Underground |
22 | Hazrat Nizamuddin | Normal | Underground |
23 | Mayur Vihar - I | Interchange (Blue Line) | Elevated |
24 | Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 | Normal | Elevated |
25 | Trilok Puri Sanjay Lake | Normal | Elevated |
26 | Vinod Nagar East | Normal | Elevated |
27 | Vinod Nagar | Normal | Elevated |
28 | IP Extension | Normal | Elevated |
29 | Anand Vihar | Interchange (Blue Line) | Elevated |
30 | Karkarduma | Interchange (Blue Line) | Elevated |
31 | Karkardooma Court | Normal | Elevated |
32 | Krishna Nagar | Normal | Elevated |
33 | East Azad Nagar | Normal | Elevated |
34 | Welcome | Interchange (Red Line) | Elevated |
35 | Jaffrabad | Normal | Elevated |
36 | Maujpur | Normal | Elevated |
37 | Gokul Puri | Normal | Elevated |
38 | Johri Enclave | Normal | Elevated |
39 | Shiv Vihar | Normal | Elevated |
Delhi Metro Pink Line Route Completion Timelines:
The pink line metro route was not made operational on a single day. Here is a timeline of the different phases of the Pink line metro route.
Operational Date | Pink line metro stations |
14 March 2018 | Majlis Park - Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus |
6 August 2018 | Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus - Lajpat Nagar |
31 October 2018 | Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake - Shiv Vihar |
31 December 2018 | Lajpat Nagar - Mayur Vihar Pocket I |
6 August 2021 | Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake - Mayur Vihar Pocket I |
Delhi Metro Pink Line Fare:
On the Pink Line metro route, the fare is charged based on the distance traveled and the day a person travels. Also, a discount of 10% is offered on metro smart cards.
Distance | Monday to Saturday | Sunday and National Holidays (like Republic Day, Independence Day etc) | Time Limit |
0 to 2 Km | Rs 10 | Rs 10 | 65 Minutes |
2 to 5 Km | Rs 20 | Rs 10 | |
5 to 12 Km | Rs 30 | Rs 20 | |
12 to 21 Km | Rs 40 | Rs 30 | 100 Minutes |
21 to 32 Km | Rs 50 | Rs 40 | 180 Minutes |
More Than 32 Km | Rs 60 | Rs 50 |
Delhi Pink Line Metro Route Timings:
Pink line metro timings may differ from station to station. Generally, the first train starts at 6:00 am, and the last metro train is at 11:00 pm. However, on Sundays, the metro starts at 8:00 am. The time of the last train from each station of the Pink Line Metro route is different. On the Delhi metro pink line, there are 38 stations, and it will take approximately 76 minutes to cover the entire. Always check the time before boarding.
Day | Operating Hours |
Sunday | 8:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Monday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Thursday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Friday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Saturday | 6:00 AM - 11:06 PM |
Delhi Metro Pink Line Key Attractions:
The pink line metro map has the following tourist attractions near its stations:
Tourist Attraction (Monuments/ Malls/ Markets) | Nearest Station on Delhi Metro Pink Line | Distance |
Pacific Mall (Sahibabad) | Anand Vihar | 0.7 km |
Humayun’s Tomb | Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin | 2.9 km |
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah | Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin | 2.6 km |
Indraprastha Park | Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin | 1 km |
World Peace Pagoda | Sarai Kale Khan–Nizamuddin | 1.8 km |
Delhi Haat | INA | 0 km (walking) |
South Ex Market | South Extension | 0 km (walking) |
Lajpat Nagar Central Market | Lajpat Nagar | 0.6 km |
Sarojini Nagar Market | Sarojini Nagar | 0.4 km |
Punjabi Bagh Market | Punjabi Bagh West | 0.7 km |
Rajouri Garden Market | Rajouri Garden | 0.6 km |
TDI Mall | Rajouri Garden | 0.4 km |
Coronation Park | Majlis Park | 2.3 km |
Features And Updates Of The Delhi Pink Line Metro:
- Driverless Train Operation in Delhi Metro Pink Line: The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Transport Minister of NCT of Delhi, Hardeep Singh Puri and Kailash Gahlot, respectively, inaugurated the Driverless Train Operations (DTO) for the Delhi Metro Pink line via video conferencing. With this DTO inauguration, the Delhi Metro’s entire network is now around 97 km. The DTO network of DMRC is now the 4th largest in the world and the only DTO network in the country. It is anticipated that post the phase 4 completion when the DTO will be available on the Pink and Magenta line along with the Aerocity – Tukhlagabad (silver line), DMRC will become the world’s second-largest DTO network. Wherein it will cover a span of 160 KMs of DTO-equipped corridors.
- Pink Line Metro Route to have full-height platform screen doors (PSDs): Delhi pink line metro route stations-Majlis Park to Maujpur will have full-height platform screen doors (PSDs). These screens help in energy saving and better air circulation at the station.
- Pink Line Metro Veerta Aur Vikas Exhibition: On the Pink Line Metro route station, Rajouri Garden, a permanent exhibition has been installed. The exhibition is named Veerta Aur Vikas, which depicts a fusion of stories of the courage and bravery of Indian soldiers. The exhibition is hosted at gate number 2 of Rajouri Garden metro station.
- “India’s brave armed forces guard the nation with unparalleled commitment and courage to ensure that the rest is safe and focused on development. Therefore, as a tribute to the gallantry award recipients of the Indian armed forces, who have shown exemplary courage to preserve the sovereignty and dignity of the nation, a permanent exhibition has been installed,” the DMRC said.
- Pink Line Metro Route corridor: In Phase-IV expansion of the pink line metro, construction work of piers on both sides of the flyover for a section of the DMRC corridor is completed. The corridor connects Majlis Park to Maujpur; a double-carriageway flyover is built near north Delhi’s Jagatpur village. The 12.5-km elevated corridor will likely be completed by next year, 2023. This corridor will create Delhi’s first ring corridor.
- DMRC and NBCC to connect the Pink Line Metro Route: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and NBCC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a subway on the pink line metro route. The subway will connect the WTC Nauroji Nagar with the Bhikaji Cama Place Metro station on the Pink Line metro route. World Trade Center (WTC) Nauroji Nagar is a commercial project developed by NBCC with 12 towers. The WTC Nauroji Nagar is spread over 12 acres of land, with corporate offices, retail shops, board rooms, food courts, conference facilities, etc. The subway construction will ease the connectivity between WTC Nauroji Nagar and Bhikaji Cama Place Metro station.
- Driverless Metro on Pink line metro route: In November 2021, Union minister for housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot inaugurated the driverless metro on the Pink line metro route- Mayur Vihar pocket-1 and Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake stations. The magenta metro line was the first Delhi metro line to get UTO (Unattended Train Operation) mode.
Latest News On Delhi Metro Pink Line:
February 2023: New metro stations on Pink Line for Nizamuddin & Anand Vihar ISBT.
The DMRC is in the process of developing several new Delhi Metro projects, including the Delhi Metro Phase 4 corridor, which will be India’s first-ever ring metro project. It is set to begin with the expansion of the Delhi Metro Pink Line. The Pink Line Delhi Metro will have an extension, and a link between Maujpur and Majlis Park will be developed.
Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro will improve connectivity between North and East Delhi. It will allow people from both sides of the capital to easily access Anand Vihar ISBT, Anand Vihar Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station, South Ex, INA, Lajpat Nagar, along with major markets and educational institutes of Delhi.
Delhi Metro Pink Line-Metro Stations Contact Numbers:
Find below the landline and mobile numbers of metro stations located on the Delhi Metro Pink Line route.
Metro Station | Mobile Helpline Number | Landline Helpline Number |
Majlis Park | 8448088756 | 7290013281 |
Azadpur (Line-7) | 8448088757 | 7290012493 |
Shalimar Bagh | 8448088758 | 7290012494 |
Netaji Subhash Place | 8448088759 | 7290013543 |
Shakurpur | 8448088760 | 7290012259 |
Punjabi Bagh (W) | 8448088761 | 7290020993 |
ESI Hospital | 8448088762 | 7290013407 |
Rajouri Garden | 8448088763 | 7290013649 |
Mayapuri | 8448088764 | 7290012979 |
Naraina Vihar | 8448088765 | 7290013925 |
Delhi Cantt. | 8448088766 | 7290013508 |
Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus | 8448088767 | 7290013409 |
Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti bagh | 9667396684 | 7290091652 |
Bhikaji Cama Place | 9667396685 | 7290069412 |
Sarojini Nagar | 9667396686 | 7290069413 |
Delhi Hatt-INA | 9667396688 | 7290069414 |
South Extension | 9667396689 | 7290069415 |
Lajpat Nagar | 8448487760 | 7290069416 |
Vinoba Puri | 8448487765 | 7290019195 |
Ashram | 8448498296 | 7290019295 |
Hazrat Nizamuddin | 8448487769 | 7290019342 |
Mayur Vihar I | 7303498349 | 7290019348 |
Mayur Vihar Pocket-I | 8448498295 | 7290020698 |
Trilokpuri | 8448282930 | 7290069425 |
East Vinod Nagar-Mayur Vihar-II | 8448282931 | 7290069426 |
Mandawali – West Vinod Nagar | 8448282932 | 7290069427 |
I.P. Extension | 8448282933 | 7290011274 |
Anand Vihar ISBT | 8448282934 | 7290012939 |
Karkardooma | 8448282935 | 7290012939 |
Karkardooma court | 8448282936 | 7290013853 |
Krishna Nagar | 8448282937 | 7290014434 |
East Azad Nagar | 8448282938 | 7290014436 |
Welcome (Line-7) | 8448282939 | 7290014785 |
Jaffrabad | 8448282940 | 7290014910 |
Maujpur | 8448282941 | 7290015488 |
Gokulpuri | 8448282942 | 7290015758 |
Johri Enclave | 8448282943 | 7290015954 |
Shiv Vihar | 8448282944 | 7290016339 |
Conclusion:
Delhi Metro aims to reduce the carbon footprint and pollution levels in Delhi by running metro trains in every area possible. The authority has differentiated the different metro routes with colors like yellow, blue, pink, violet, green, red, etc. The Delhi pink line metro route is the most significant metro corridor covering approximately 59 km. It covers Delhi in a ‘U’ Shape formation. Majlis Park, Ashram, Dhaula Kuan, Anand Vihar, IP Extension, Gokulpuri, and Shiv Vihar are some of the key pink line metro stations out of 39.