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Central Secretariat

Delhi NCR Metro Station

Interchange StationYellow LineViolet Line

Central Secretariat Metro Station is a key station on the Delhi Metro network. It connects the Yellow Line and Violet Line. The station features 5 entry/exit gates, and first train services starting at approximately 05:30 AM.

Metro Lines

Yellow LineViolet Line

Gates, Timings, Parking & Nearby Places

Station quick facts

Layout
Interchange station serving Yellow Line and Violet Line
Station address / access area
Central Secretariat Metro Station; access reference: Near Gate No.5 of the Station; towards Rail Bhawan
Station hours & first / last train
DMRC lists the station as opening at 5:34 AM and closing at 11:52 PM.
DMRC First/Last Train Time tool
Published station opening and closing references. First and last trains are journey- and direction-specific; use the linked DMRC lookup for the intended destination.
Parking
Parking not verified
DMRC did not list Parking Available on the station profile reviewed; this is not a guarantee that no nearby parking exists.

Nearby places

  • Parliament Museum
  • Prime Chowk
  • National Museum
  • Western Court Bus Terminus

Entry / Exit Gates

Gate No. 3

India Gate

Step-free access reported at this gate

Gate No. 5

Rail Bhawan

Step-free access reported at this gate

Gate No. 4

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Gate No. 2

Krishi Bhawan

Gate No. 1

Red Cross Building

Published accessible entry and lift locations

DMRC's accessibility reference lists the following step-free access points for this station. This is a published reference, not live operating status; confirm current lift and gate availability at the station.

Lift No.3

Near Gate No.5 of the Station; towards Rail Bhawan

Lift No.3A

Near Gate No.3 of the Station; towards India Gate

Lift No.2

Between Gate No.1&2 of Station

Source: DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference. Document dated 17 July 2019; source reviewed 9 August 2026.

Verification & sources

Gate landmarks, published station hours and parking listing were checked against the official station profile. A gate-based access reference is shown where DMRC does not publish a postal address.

  • DMRC station profile reviewed 20 August 2026.Gate, station-hours and parking-listing details were checked on the official station profile.

Timings and gate access may change during maintenance, holidays or crowd-control hours.

About this station

Central Secretariat is served by Yellow Line, Violet Line. Passengers can interchange between 2 lines at this station.

In the current dataset, this is a 2-line station with station code CTST. Nearby mapped area references include Parliament Museum, Prime Chowk, National Museum, Western Court Bus Terminus.

Why this station matters on the network

Central Secretariat functions as a transfer point in the Delhi NCR metro network and currently appears in approximately 62 route-page combinations on this site. Frequently connected destinations in our route inventory include Akshardham, Rajiv Chowk, Dashrath Puri, Welcome, Kashmere Gate.

Station profile

Central Secretariat is currently described here as interchange station serving yellow line and violet line. Recorded facilities include Lift, Escalator, Atm, Toilet. Parking is marked as not verified in the current station profile.

Station details

Station code
CTST
Location coordinates
28.61480, 77.21180
Network source
Official operational map

Position on each line

Yellow Line

Stop 18 of 37 when travelling from Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram.

Previous: Patel Chowk (0.94 km straight-line); next: Udyog Bhawan (0.37 km straight-line).

Violet Line

Stop 8 of 34 when travelling from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh).

Previous: Janpath (0.93 km straight-line); next: Khan Market (2.15 km straight-line).

Places near the station

Source: OpenStreetMap snapshot dated 9 August 2026. Places and access routes can change; confirm important destinations before travel.

Route connections highlighted on this site

This station is currently linked to approximately 62 route pages in the planner. Some of the better-connected destinations from Central Secretariat include:

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Other nearby metro stations

Coordinate distance is not walking distance; road access and station entrances may make the practical journey longer.

Facilities

Lift

Available

Escalator

Available

Parking

Not confirmed in our data

ATM

Available

Toilet

Available

Facility records are not live operating status. Confirm essential accessibility and passenger facilities before travel.

Nearby Stations

Udyog Bhawan

Metro Station

Approx. 0.4 km direct distance

Janpath

Metro Station

Approx. 0.9 km direct distance

Patel Chowk

Metro Station

Approx. 0.9 km direct distance

Shivaji Stadium

Metro Station

Approx. 1.6 km direct distance

Lok Kalyan Marg

Metro Station

Approx. 1.9 km direct distance

Rajiv Chowk

Interchange Station

Approx. 2.1 km direct distance

Direct distance is not walking distance; entrances and road access can make the practical journey longer.

Useful journeys connected to Central Secretariat

Explore calculated routes between this station and major interchanges, line terminals, airports and other network hubs. These route links help users and search engines move from station intent to exact journey pages.

Tourist Attraction

Central Secretariat to Akshardham

Tourist Attraction

Rajiv Chowk to Central Secretariat

Tourist Attraction

Akshardham to Central Secretariat

Tourist Attraction

Central Secretariat to Rajiv Chowk

Search Console Opportunity

Dashrath Puri to Central Secretariat

Interchange route

Welcome to Central Secretariat

Interchange route

Kashmere Gate to Central Secretariat

Interchange route

Inderlok to Central Secretariat

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Netaji Subhash Place to Central Secretariat

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Haiderpur Badli Mor to Central Secretariat

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Azadpur to Central Secretariat

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New Delhi to Central Secretariat

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Central Secretariat to Welcome

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Central Secretariat to Kashmere Gate

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Inderlok

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Netaji Subhash Place

More routes connected to Central Secretariat

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Haiderpur Badli Mor

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Azadpur

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Central Secretariat to New Delhi

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Central Secretariat to Dilli Haat INA

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Central Secretariat to Hauz Khas

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Central Secretariat to Sikanderpur

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Central Secretariat to Noida Sector 52

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Central Secretariat to Botanical Garden

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Central Secretariat to Mayur Vihar Phase-1

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Yamuna Bank

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Central Secretariat to Mandi House

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Central Secretariat to Kirti Nagar

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Central Secretariat to Rajouri Garden

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Central Secretariat to Janakpuri West

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Central Secretariat to Dwarka

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Central Secretariat to Dwarka Sector 21

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Anand Vihar ISBT

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Central Secretariat to Karkarduma

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Central Secretariat to Ashok Park Main

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Central Secretariat to Punjabi Bagh West

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Central Secretariat to Lajpat Nagar

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Central Secretariat to Kalkaji Mandir

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Central Secretariat to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Interchange route

Central Secretariat to Noida Sector 51

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Secretariat an interchange station?

Yes. Central Secretariat connects Yellow Line, Violet Line.

Which gates are available at Central Secretariat Metro Station?

Central Secretariat Metro Station has 5 gates: Gate No. 3 (India Gate); Gate No. 5 (Rail Bhawan); Gate No. 4 (Rashtrapati Bhavan); Gate No. 2 (Krishi Bhawan); Gate No. 1 (Red Cross Building). Check station signboards for live operational status.

Is parking available at Central Secretariat Metro Station?

Parking at Central Secretariat is not officially verified. DMRC did not list Parking Available on the station profile reviewed; this is not a guarantee that no nearby parking exists.

Which stations are adjacent to Central Secretariat?

The adjacent mapped stations are Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath, Khan Market.

Which facilities are recorded at Central Secretariat?

Our current data records lift, escalator, atm, toilet at this station. Confirm essential facilities before travelling.

Which landmarks are reported near Central Secretariat?

Reported nearby places include Parliament Museum, Prime Chowk, National Museum, Western Court Bus Terminus. Gate access and local conditions can change, so verify station signs on arrival.

Where is an accessible entrance or lift at Central Secretariat?

The published DMRC accessibility reference lists Lift No.3: Near Gate No.5 of the Station; towards Rail Bhawan; Lift No.3A: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; towards India Gate; Lift No.2: Between Gate No.1&2 of Station. Gate and lift operations can change, so confirm current access at the station.