Shastri Nagar Metro Station: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities
Shastri Nagar Metro Station is a useful Red Line station for passengers travelling through North and Central Delhi. It mainly serves local residents, market visitors, students, office-goers and passengers going towards nearby areas such as Shastri Nagar Market, Sarai Rohilla side, Pratap Nagar and Inderlok.
The station is located on the Red Line of Delhi Metro, between Pratap Nagar and Inderlok. It is an elevated station with parking, lift/escalator access and basic commuter facilities. MetroGo lists the official station code as SHT and identifies Shastri Nagar as an elevated Red Line station.
Quick Overview of Shastri Nagar Metro Station
| Details | Information |
| Station Name | Shastri Nagar Metro Station |
| Station Code | SHT |
| Location | Shastri Nagar, North Delhi |
| Metro Network | Delhi Metro |
| Line Available | Red Line |
| Station Type | Elevated station |
| Platform Type | Side platforms |
| Nearby Stations | Pratap Nagar and Inderlok |
| Platform Direction | Towards Rithala and Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda |
| Popular Nearby Places | Shastri Nagar Market, Sarai Rohilla side, Subhadra Colony, Vivekanand Puri |
| Facilities | Parking, lift/escalator, ticketing, security, signage |
| General Metro Timings | Early morning to late night; check DMRC app for exact timings |
Shastri Nagar Metro Station Lines
Shastri Nagar Metro Station is served by the Red Line, also known as Line 1 of Delhi Metro. The Red Line runs between Rithala and Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda, connecting several important areas of Delhi and Ghaziabad.
From Shastri Nagar, passengers can travel towards Inderlok, Kanhaiya Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Rohini West and Rithala on one side. In the other direction, trains go towards Pratap Nagar, Pulbangash, Tis Hazari, Kashmere Gate, Shastri Park, Welcome, Shahdara, Dilshad Garden and Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda.
The nearby stations are Pratap Nagar and Inderlok. Inderlok is especially useful because it connects the Red Line with the Green Line.
How to Reach Shastri Nagar Metro Station
From Kashmere Gate, take the Red Line towards Rithala and get down at Shastri Nagar.
From Inderlok, take the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda. Shastri Nagar is the next station after Inderlok.
From Rithala, board the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda and get down at Shastri Nagar.
From Rajiv Chowk, take the Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then change to the Red Line towards Rithala.
From New Delhi Railway Station, take the Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then change to the Red Line.
From Noida or Vaishali, take the Blue Line to Rajiv Chowk, change to the Yellow Line for Kashmere Gate, and then take the Red Line towards Rithala.
Shastri Nagar Metro Station Gates
Shastri Nagar Metro Station has two entry and exit gates. These gates connect passengers to Sarai Rohilla side and Shastri Nagar Market side. MetroGo lists Gate 1 towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station and Gate 2 towards Shastri Nagar Market.
| Gate Number | Nearby Place / Exit Point |
| Gate 1 | Sarai Rohilla Railway Station side |
| Gate 2 | Shastri Nagar Market side |
For Sarai Rohilla side, Gate 1 is useful. For Shastri Nagar Market, Gate 2 is the better exit. Since the roads outside can be crowded during local market hours, passengers should check the exit board before leaving the station.
Shastri Nagar Metro Station Timings
Shastri Nagar Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. Exact train timings may change by direction, weekday, weekend and operational schedule.
MetroGo lists approximate first train timings around 5:47 AM to 5:58 AM, depending on direction, and last train timings up to around 11:55 PM for selected directions. These timings may vary, so passengers should check the DMRC app, official journey planner or live station display boards before travelling early morning or late night.
Facilities at Shastri Nagar Metro Station
Shastri Nagar Metro Station has basic facilities needed for daily commuting. These include ticketing support, metro card services, security checking, CCTV monitoring, passenger signage and platform access.
Station information also lists parking, lift/escalator access and Divyang-friendly facilities at Shastri Nagar. Because it is a local commuter station, rush is usually higher during morning and evening office hours.
Nearby Places from Shastri Nagar Metro Station
Shastri Nagar Metro Station is useful for local travel, market access and movement towards nearby residential and railway-side areas.
Some important nearby places include:
- Shastri Nagar Market
- Sarai Rohilla Railway Station side
- Subhadra Colony
- Vivekanand Puri
- Daya Basti side
- Pratap Nagar side
- Inderlok side
- Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital side
- Local schools and residential blocks
- Nearby temples and local shops
FAQs — Shastri Nagar Metro Station
Q: Which metro line is available at Shastri Nagar Metro Station?
A: Shastri Nagar Metro Station is on the Red Line of Delhi Metro. It connects with Rithala, Inderlok, Kashmere Gate, Welcome, Shahdara and Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda.
Q: Which gate is best for Shastri Nagar Market?
A: Gate 2 is useful for Shastri Nagar Market side.
Q: Which gate is best for Sarai Rohilla Railway Station side?
A: Gate 1 is useful for passengers going towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station side.
Q: Can I reach Kashmere Gate from Shastri Nagar Metro Station?
A: Yes. Take the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal / New Bus Adda. Kashmere Gate comes directly on the same line.
