Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal Metro
Route, Fare, Timings & All Stations

Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal — Delhi's Historic Red Line in Full

The Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal metro route is one of Delhi's most historically significant and practically essential commuter journeys. Running entirely on the Delhi Metro Red Line (Line 1) — the very first line that inaugurated metro rail service in India on December 25, 2002 — this route connects Old Delhi's iconic Kashmere Gate Metro Station to the bustling bus terminal hub of Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

What makes this route exceptional for daily commuters is its simplicity — it is a direct, no-interchange journey. Board at Kashmere Gate, sit back, and deboard at Shaheed Sthal. No line changes, no platform shuffles, no confusion. The entire 18.8 km journey unfolds on a single elevated Red Line corridor passing through 16 stations across North and East Delhi before crossing into Ghaziabad.

Kashmere Gate itself is the busiest metro station in India by footfall, serving as a triple interchange for the Red, Yellow, and Violet Lines. It sits adjacent to the historic Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT Kashmere Gate), making it the nerve centre of Delhi's public transport grid. Shaheed Sthal, at the other end, is the eastern terminal of the Red Line — renamed in 2019 to honour martyrs of the 1857 uprising — and connects to Ghaziabad's main bus stand and the NH-24/NH-58 corridor.

Route Summary at a Glance

⏰ First & Last Train Timings

From Kashmere Gate → Shaheed Sthal

From Shaheed Sthal → Kashmere Gate

All 16 Stations — Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal

Complete station list with cumulative fare, time, and distance from Kashmere Gate. This is a fully direct Red Line route — no interchange required.

* Fares are DMRC-approved distance-based rates. Smart card fare is approximately 10–15% less. Distances are approximate.

🗺 Step-by-Step: How to Travel from Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal

This is one of Delhi Metro's simplest routes — a fully direct Red Line journey from start to finish. Here's exactly what to do:

🏛 About Kashmere Gate Metro Station — India's Busiest Interchange

Kashmere Gate Metro Station is far more than just a metro stop — it is the epicentre of Delhi's entire public transport ecosystem. With a daily footfall exceeding 250,000 passengers, it consistently ranks as the busiest metro station in India. The station uniquely operates on three separate metro lines simultaneously — the elevated Red Line and two underground lines (Yellow and Violet) — across six platforms spread across three levels.

Geographically, the station sits at the base of the historic Kashmere Gate — a Mughal-era monument built in 1835 and the site of one of the most heroic acts of the 1857 uprising. Adjacent to the ISBT Kashmere Gate, the largest inter-state bus terminal in Asia, the station is the primary transit gateway for millions traveling between Delhi and states like UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.

The area around Kashmere Gate is steeped in history and commerce — from the Old Delhi book market at Nai Sarak to wholesale electronic and electrical goods hubs, St. James' Church (Delhi's oldest surviving church), and the iconic Kashmiri Gate monument itself.

Kashmere Gate Station Entry Gates & Platforms

Lines Accessible from Kashmere Gate (Interchange Connections)

From Kashmere Gate, you can access three full metro lines covering the entire DMRC network:

🏙 About Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) Metro Station, Ghaziabad

Shaheed Sthal Metro Station, also commonly known as New Bus Adda Metro Station, is the eastern terminal of the Delhi Metro Red Line, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — making it one of the few Delhi Metro stations outside the NCT of Delhi. Inaugurated on March 8, 2019 as part of Phase III of the DMRC expansion, it extended Red Line service from Dilshad Garden all the way to the Ghaziabad bus terminal.

The station was renamed from "New Bus Adda" to "Shaheed Sthal" in 2019 to honour the martyrs of the 1857 First War of Indian Independence, particularly the freedom fighters who fought near the Hindon River against British forces. The name change was initiated by local residents and the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA).

Strategically, the station serves the dense residential and commercial localities of Ghaziabad — connecting commuters to areas like Vijay Nagar, Raj Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Kaushambi, and the highway towns along NH-24 and NH-58. The adjacent bus terminal provides intercity connections to Meerut, Bulandshahr, Hapur, and other UP towns, while Red Mall with its Cinepolis multiplex is within walking distance.

Shaheed Sthal Station — Key Facts

🔴 Complete Red Line — All 29 Stations (Rithala to Shaheed Sthal)

All operational stations on the Delhi Metro Red Line (Line 1) — the oldest metro line in India. Interchange stations are highlighted. Kashmere Gate is your starting point on this route.

🏙 Locality Guide: What You'll See Along the Route

The Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal corridor passes through a fascinating cross-section of Delhi and Ghaziabad — from Old Delhi's ancient lanes to East Delhi's residential neighbourhoods and finally Ghaziabad's new urban sprawl.

Old Delhi & North Delhi (Stations 1–4)

Kashmere Gate is one of the seven historic gates of Mughal Delhi's city wall, built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The surrounding locality, known for wholesale electronics at Bhagirath Place, the Nai Sarak book market, and St. James' Church (1836), is a compressed world of commerce and history. Shastri Park and Seelampur are densely populated Muslim-majority neighbourhoods with thriving small-scale industries, footwear markets, and daily wholesale trade.

Shahdara & Inner East Delhi (Stations 5–8)

Welcome — your only interchange on this corridor (Pink Line) — sits in the heart of Yamuna Vihar and connects the route to the Pink Line's circular network. Shahdara is one of Delhi's oldest and densest localities, famous for its street food, Shahdara Chowk bazaar, and the historic Swantantrata Senani Smarak. Dilshad Garden marks the boundary between inner East Delhi and the extended Ghaziabad corridor.

Ghaziabad Extension (Stations 9–16)

From Shahid Nagar onwards, the route enters Ghaziabad — one of India's fastest-growing industrial and residential cities. The corridor passes through Raj Bagh, Major Mohit Sharma, Shyam Park, and Mohan Nagar — each serving dense residential colonies and commercial areas that house lakhs of people who work in Delhi but live across the UP border. The Hindon River station sits adjacent to the Hindon air base and the Hindon Eco Park. Shaheed Sthal itself is the commercial gateway to Greater Ghaziabad's highway belt.

📍 Location Map — Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) Metro Station

Shaheed Sthal Metro Station is located on GT Road, New Bus Stand, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — the eastern terminal of Delhi Metro's Red Line.

📍 Kashmere Gate Metro Station is located at Lothian Road, Inter State Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi, Delhi 110006.

📜 Historical Significance of This Route

This metro corridor has deep historical roots at both ends. Kashmere Gate — your starting point — was the scene of one of the bravest acts of the 1857 uprising, when British engineers blew open the gate to allow troops to storm Delhi. The Kashmere Gate monument is a protected heritage structure and a national symbol of military valour, located just steps from the metro station.

At the other end, Shaheed Sthal was renamed to commemorate the martyrs who fought near the Hindon River in 1857 — freedom fighters who resisted British forces at the dawn of India's independence movement. The station name change in 2019 was a deliberate act of historical memory, connecting the daily commute to the nation's founding sacrifices.

The Red Line itself carries historical weight — inaugurated on December 25, 2002, the Shahdara–Tis Hazari section was the very first metro stretch to begin operations in Delhi, and the first modern rapid transit project in India to reach this scale. Kashmere Gate was one of the original stations on that first-ever stretch.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Final Word — Why This Route Matters to Millions

The Kashmere Gate to Shaheed Sthal metro route is a daily lifeline for hundreds of thousands of commuters who bridge the Delhi–Ghaziabad divide every morning and evening. At just ₹40 for a token and ₹34 on a smart card, it offers one of the most cost-efficient public transport journeys in the NCR — covering nearly 19 kilometres in just 34 minutes with no interchange required.

For residents of East Delhi and Ghaziabad working in central or north Delhi, this Red Line corridor provides fast, reliable, and dignified commuting that road transport on congested NH-24 and the Ring Road simply cannot match. The route stitches together localities as diverse as Old Delhi's ancient Kashmere Gate bazaars, Shahdara's vibrant street markets, Dilshad Garden's planned residential blocks, and Ghaziabad's expanding urban fringes — all on a single direct elevated rail corridor.

With DMRC's planned Phase V extension of the Red Line beyond Shaheed Sthal further into Ghaziabad and UP, this route's importance will only grow. For now, whether you're a daily office commuter, a student, a pilgrim visiting Old Delhi's mosques and temples, or a traveler catching a bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate — the Red Line between Kashmere Gate and Shaheed Sthal is your best bet.

• Fully direct — no interchange, no line change
• 16 stations covering 18.8 km in ~34 minutes
• Token fare ₹40 / Smart card ~₹34
• Connects three interchange lines at Kashmere Gate origin
• Pink Line interchange at Welcome mid-route
• Cross-border service from Delhi into Ghaziabad, UP
• Operates from 5:48 AM to 11:59 PM