The Lal Quila Metro Station is situated on the Delhi Metro’s Violet Line, connecting Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh metro station. It was opened to the public on May 28, 2017. It is a two-platform underground station.
See also: Sarita Vihar Metro Station
Lal Quila Metro Station: Highlights
| Station name | Lal Quila Metro Station |
| Station code | LLQA |
| Station structure | Underground |
| Operated by | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation |
| Opened on | May 28th, 2017 |
| Located on | Violet Line |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Platform-1 | Towards Raja Nahar Singh |
| Platform-2 | Towards Kashmere Gate |
| Pin code | 110006 |
| Previous Metro Station | Kashmere Gate |
| Next Metro Station | Jama Masjid towards Raja Nahar Singh |
| Metro parking | Not available |
| ATM | Not available |
Lal Quila Metro Station: First and last metro timing
| First Metro timing towards Kashmere Gate | 05:51:00 AM |
| First Metro timing towards Raja Nahar Singh | 06:03:00 AM |
| Last Metro timing towards Kashmere Gate | 12:00:00 AM |
| Last Metro timing towards Raja Nahar Singh | 12:00:00 AM |
Lal Quila Metro Station: Entry/Exit Gates
| Gate Number 1 | Red Fort, Indian War Museum, Lahori Gate, Ballimaran, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chandni Chowk Road, Central Baptist Church, Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib, Town Hall, Nai Sarak, Shahi Masjid Fatehpuri, Lajpat Rai Market. |
| Gate Number 2 | Old Delhi Railway station, St. Mary’s Catholic/Presentation Convent Sr. Sec School, G.P.O., Ring Road, Anguri Bag, S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Yamuna Bazar |
Lal Quila Metro Station: Route
| S No. | Metro Station Name |
| 1 | Kashmere Gate |
| 2 | Lal Quila |
| 3 | Jama Masjid |
| 4 | Delhi Gate |
| 5 | ITO |
| 6 | Mandi House |
| 7 | Janpath |
| 8 | Central Secretariat |
| 9 | Khan Market |
| 10 | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
| 11 | Jangpura |
| 12 | Lajpat Nagar |
| 13 | Moolchand |
| 14 | Kailash Colony |
| 15 | Nehru Place |
| 16 | Kalkaji Mandir |
| 17 | Govindpuri |
| 18 | Harkesh Nagar Okhla |
| 19 | Jasola Apollo |
| 20 | Sarita Vihar |
| 21 | Mohan Estate |
| 22 | Tughlakabad Station |
| 23 | Badarpur Border |
| 24 | Sarai |
| 25 | NHPC Chowk |
| 26 | Mewla Maharajpur |
| 27 | Sector 28 |
| 28 | Badkhal Mor |
| 29 | Old Faridabad |
| 30 | Neelam Chowk Ajronda |
| 31 | Bata Chowk |
| 32 | Escorts Mujesar |
| 33 | Sant Surdas – Sihi |
| 34 | Raja Nahar Singh |
Lal Quila Metro Station: DMRC Penalties
| Offences | Penalties |
| Drinking, spitting, sitting on the floor, or quarrelling while travelling | Rs 200 fine |
| Possession of offensive material | Rs 500 fine |
| Demonstrations, writing, or pasting inside compartments | Removal from the compartment, exclusion from the protest, and a fine of Rs 500. |
| Travelling on the roof of the Metro | Rs 500 fine and removal from the Metro |
| Unauthorised access or walking on the Metro track | Rs 150 fine |
| Unlawful entry into the female coach | Rs 250 fine |
| Obstructing officials on duty | Rs 500 fine |
| Travelling without a pass or ticket | Rs 50 fine plus the system’s maximum fare |
| Misusing communication means or alarm | Rs 500 fine |
Lal Quila Metro Station: Places to visit nearby
The most famous Red Fort is located just across from the Lal Quila Metro Station. The station is also close to the iconic Chandni Chowk Market, which is popular with Indian and foreign tourists for shopping. A variety of local foods are offered near the Lal Quila Metro Station, in addition to well-known food outlets such as Haldiram’s and McDonald’s. The famous books and stationery market Nai Sadak is 1.1 km away from the metro station. The Old Delhi Railway Station is 1.2 kilometres from the Lal Quila Metro Station.
FAQs
What is the total length of the Violet Line?
The Violet Line stretches across 47 kilometres, covering 34 stations.
When was Lal Quila Metro Station inaugurated?
Lal Quila Metro Station was inaugurated on May 28th, 2017.
Which market is near to Lal Quila Metro Station?
Chandni Chowk and Nai Sadak Book market are near Lal Quila Metro Station.
Does Lal Quila Metro Station have a parking facility available at the station?
Lal Quila has no parking facility available at the station.
From the Lal Quila Metro Station, what time does the last train depart?
The last metro leaves from Lal Quila Metro Station at 12:00 a.m. towards Kashmere Gate Metro Station.
What are the prominent areas connected by the VioletLine?
The Violet Line connects several significant areas, including Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Mandi House, Janpath, Khan Market, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Nehru Place, and Kalkaji.
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