Shastri Nagar Metro Station: Gates, Red Line, Timings and Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Shastri Nagar metro station is an elevated station on the Red Line of the Delhi Metro in north-west Delhi, between Inderlok and Pratap Nagar. It sits next to Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station and serves the homes and markets of Shastri Nagar, Subhadra Colony, Gulabi Bagh and Inderlok. This guide covers its platforms, gates, fares and timings, the nearest interchanges, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy near the station.

Shastri Nagar metro station at a glance

Line: Red Line (Rithala to Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda, Ghaziabad)
Type: elevated, with two platforms; station code SHT
Opened: 3 October 2003 (earlier known as Vivekanandapuri)
Next stations: Inderlok towards Rithala, Pratap Nagar towards Shaheed Sthal
Gates: 2 gates, towards Sarai Rohilla railway station and Shastri Nagar market
Parking: car and two-wheeler parking available
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Shastri Nagar
Shastri Nagar metro station gates and where they lead
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other lines from Shastri Nagar
Nearby landmarks
Homes and shops near Shastri Nagar metro
Upcoming change on the Red Line
Before you rent or buy near Shastri Nagar
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Shastri Nagar

Shastri Nagar is a through station on the Red Line, not an interchange. The Red Line runs from Rithala in north-west Delhi, through Kashmere Gate and Shahdara, to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad.

Direction	Trains towards	Next station
West / north-west	Rithala	Inderlok
East	Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)	Pratap Nagar

Check the destination on the train display and the platform board before you board.

Shastri Nagar metro station gates and where they lead

The station has two gates. Public station guides agree on where each one leads.

Gate	Leads to (as reported)	Note
Gate 1	Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station side	Reported as not step-free
Gate 2	Shastri Nagar market	Reported as step-free

If you use a wheelchair or carry heavy luggage, use Gate 2 and the lifts. Gates are sometimes closed for works, so follow the signboards at the station or the station page on the DMRC app.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines, or at the counters.
Cards: a DMRC smart card or a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: the first trains leave around 5:30–6 AM and the last trains pass close to midnight. Public guides list different times for each direction, so check the DMRC app or the station board before an early or late trip.
Parking: car and two-wheeler parking is listed for the station. Check the charges at the parking booth.

How to reach other lines from Shastri Nagar

Green Line: ride one stop west to Inderlok and change for Punjabi Bagh, Mundka and Bahadurgarh, or for Kirti Nagar.
Pink Line: ride west to Netaji Subhash Place and change for the Pink Line ring, which runs to Azadpur, Rajouri Garden, Mayapuri and south Delhi.
Yellow and Violet Lines: ride east to Kashmere Gate, four stops away, and change for Chandni Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Vishwavidyalaya or the Violet Line towards ITO and Faridabad.
Pink Line (east): ride further east to Welcome and change for the eastern side of the Pink Line ring.

You change lines inside the paid area at these stations, so you do not tap your card again.

Nearby landmarks

Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station: next to the station, on the Gate 1 side.
Shastri Nagar market: local shops, eateries and daily needs, on the Gate 2 side.
Temples nearby: public guides list a Maa Vaishno Devi temple and Nag Mandir within about 1 km.
Delhi University North Campus: a short ride away, via Kashmere Gate and the Yellow Line or by road.
Karol Bagh: south of the station, a short road trip away.

Homes and shops near Shastri Nagar metro

Shastri Nagar is an older, dense residential part of north-west Delhi. The main roads carry shops and small businesses, and the inner lanes are mostly homes and builder floors.

Shastri Nagar and Subhadra Colony: the blocks closest to the station, with family homes, builder floors and rental units.
Gulabi Bagh and Pratap Nagar: older housing to the east, with Pratap Nagar station one stop away.
Inderlok and Kishan Ganj: dense housing and trade to the west, near the Green Line interchange.
Ashok Vihar, Anand Parbat and Than Singh Nagar: residential areas within a short ride, named in public station guides.
Sarai Rohilla area: railway-linked trade, hotels and small offices.

A metro stop next to a railway station, and one change from the Green, Pink and Yellow Lines, makes the area practical for daily office travel and for students. That demand depends on the building, its papers and its condition, not just the metro.

Upcoming change on the Red Line

The Union Cabinet has approved the 26.463 km Rithala–Narela–Nathupur (Kundli) corridor under Delhi Metro Phase 4. It extends the Red Line beyond Rithala towards Narela and Kundli in Haryana, with completion planned within four years of sanction. Shastri Nagar will stay on the same line, and riders will be able to travel further north without a change once it opens.

Before you rent or buy near Shastri Nagar

Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is worked out on the deal value or the circle rate of the colony, whichever is higher.
Check the property tax record. The area falls under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Ask the owner for the latest paid property tax receipt and the property ID.
Check the title papers. In older colonies, ask for the full chain of sale deeds and check whether the property was ever on lease or under a power of attorney sale.
Check the building. In older multi-storey homes, look at the structure, water supply, drainage and any added floors before you sign.
Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed, and check any loans on the property before you buy.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, MCD property tax, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. For the full network, see the Delhi Metro map. Also on the Red Line, see our Rithala metro station guide, and for the Yellow Line, our Chandni Chowk metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Shastri Nagar metro station on?

It is on the Red Line of the Delhi Metro, which runs from Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad. It is not an interchange station.

Which gate of Shastri Nagar metro is for Sarai Rohilla railway station?

Public station guides list Gate 1 for the Sarai Rohilla railway station side. Follow the signboards at the station, as gate use can change.

Which gate is for Shastri Nagar market?

Gate 2 leads to Shastri Nagar market. It is also reported to be the step-free gate.

Is Shastri Nagar an interchange station?

No. The nearest interchange is Inderlok, one stop west, for the Green Line. Kashmere Gate, four stops east, connects to the Yellow and Violet Lines.

Is there parking at Shastri Nagar metro station?

Yes, car and two-wheeler parking is listed for the station. Check the current charges at the parking booth.

What was Shastri Nagar metro station called earlier?

The station was earlier known as Vivekanandapuri. It opened on 3 October 2003, when the Red Line was extended to Inderlok.

What time does the metro start and end at Shastri Nagar?

Trains start around 5:30–6 AM and the last trains pass close to midnight. Exact times differ by direction and day, so check the DMRC app before an early or late trip.

Gates, timings, fares, parking and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; gates may also be closed for works. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, property tax record and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; Union Cabinet approval of the Rithala–Narela–Nathupur (Kundli) corridor; public station guides listing Shastri Nagar gate signage and facilities.

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