Shastri Nagar Metro Station
Red Line · Old Delhi, Delhi
About Shastri Nagar metro station
It was earlier known as Vivekanand Puri.
Formerly called Vivekanand Puri, Shastri Nagar opened on 3 October 2003 on the Red Line, between Inderlok and Pratap Nagar. It is an elevated station with side platforms, and DMRC’s own description goes no further than that.
The two gates set out its uses: Gate 1 points towards Sarai Rohilla railway station and Gate 2 towards Shastri Nagar Market. DMRC lists both the market and the Shastri Nagar bus stand right at the station. The station is in DMRC’s Old Delhi district; trains from Platform 1 run to Rithala and from Platform 2 to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda).
First and last metro at Shastri Nagar
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Shastri Nagar
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dilshad Garden – Rithala | 3 min 30 s | 4 min 10 s | 3 min 50 s | 5 min 15 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Shastri Nagar
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Pratap Nagar | 2.5 min |
| Red | Inderlok | 2.1 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Indian Railways: Sarai Rohilla Railway Station (1.1 km, about 14 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: Shastri Nagar Bus Stand (0 km), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Parking Available and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Shastri Nagar
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 1 | Towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station | — |
| Gate No. 2 | Towards Shastri Nagar Market | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) |
| Platform No. 1 | Rithala |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Shastri Nagar
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Near Gate No. 2 | 60 cars, 70 two-wheelers, 9 cycles |
| Near Gate No.1 | 110 cars, 20 two-wheelers, 10 cycles |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Shastri Nagar
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹32 from Monday to Saturday and ₹21 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Red Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 27 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Shastri Nagar metro station
Shastri Nagar Market and the Shastri Nagar bus stand are at the station’s foot, both marked by DMRC as connected with the metro. Sarai Rohilla Railway Station is 1.1 km away, about 14 minutes on foot, and the Sarai Rohilla police station 1.8 km. OpenStreetMap shows SRG Speciality Hospital about 190 m from the station and Mahavir Park about 390 m.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shastri Nagar Market | Market | 0 km | — |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| SRG Speciality Hospital | 190 m | 3 min |
| Mahavir Park | 390 m | 6 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
It was formerly called Vivekanand Puri. Today it carries the name Shastri Nagar, shared with Shastri Nagar Market, which Gate 2 serves and which DMRC lists right at the station.
Yes. Gate 1 points towards Sarai Rohilla Railway Station, which DMRC lists 1.1 km away, about 14 minutes on foot. The railway is a separate system from the metro, so you exit the station first.
Stations, first and last trains, running times, frequencies and fares on this page come from the information the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) publishes on delhimetrorail.com (station pages, journey planner, fare and train-frequency pages), checked on 20 October 2026. DMRC station code: SHT. metrodelhi.org is an independent guide, not run by DMRC or affiliated with it. Check delhimetrorail.com or the DMRC helpline before you travel.