ITO Metro Station was inaugurated on 8th June 2015. This important transit hub is part of the Violet Line. It falls under the Phase III expansion. It serves the city’s commercial and densely populated residential areas.
The station is located near ITO and the ITO intersection.
Key highlights!
| Features | Information |
| City | Delhi |
| Station code | ITO |
| Metro line branch | Violet Line branch |
| Type of platform | Island platform |
| Platform 1 | Raja Nahar Singh |
| Platform 2 | Kashmere Gate |
| Gate no. 1 | Andhra School and Gandhi Peace Foundation |
| Gate no. 2 | Mata Sundari College |
| Gate no. 3 | UGC, Foreign Passport Office |
| Gate no. 4 | Passport Office |
| Gate no. 5 | Police Headquarters |
| Gate no. 6 | CR building |
Prime location
It sits along Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. It is quite close to ITO. Institutional or government buildings surround the area. It connects to various places like:
- Daryaganj
- Mandi House
- Delhi Gate
- Pragati Maidan
- India Gate.
Metro line branch!
The violet line links Kashmere Gate with Raja Nahar Singh. With the line, commuters can access destinations:
- Mandi House
- Lajpat Nagar
- Kalkaji Mandir
- Jasola
- Badarpur
Nearby landmarks!
The station is a great choice for college visits and government offices. The nearby places are:
- ITO
- Delhi police headquarters
- PWD headquarters
- University Grants Commission
- Mata Sundari College
- Gandhi Peace Foundation
- Herald house
- Shankar’s International Dolls Museum
- Pearey Lal Bhawan
- CAG office
- Indian National Science Academy
- Vikas Bhawan
- Bureau of Indian standard
- Delhi Gate side
- Planning and Architecture School
- Feroz Shah Kotla Fort side
- Daryaganj side
- Feroz Shah Kotla Fort side
- Tilak Bridge railway station
Important key station information!
- Structure
It is an underground station. It features two levels and double tracks with an island platform.
- Interchange connectivity
Passengers can switch to the Blue Line at Mandi House Station. It will improve the reach further.
- Previous or next station
The transit hub is located between Mandi House and Delhi Gate.
- Levels
The station has a concourse level. It consists of:
- Ticket counters
- Smart card vending machines
- Security checks
Location beyond Delhi: Faridabad!
The Violet Line continues beyond Delhi. It provides you with access to
- Badarpur
- Neelam Chowk Ajronda
- Bata Chowk
- Raja Nahar Singh in Faridabad.
Station facilities!
The station provides various station facilities like:
- Ticketing service
- Security arrangements
- Passenger information system
- Escalator
- Lifts
- Mezzanine level ticket counters
Gates
There are 6 entry or exit gates across the intersection to facilitate safe crossings.
Parking place
There is no official DMRC parking lot available. To reach or leave the station, commuters have to rely on the municipal paid parking lot.
Train timings and frequency!
The first train starts around 6 AM. It departs at 11:30 PM toward the terminals.
- Peak hours
On weekdays, there is an intense office rush in the morning and evening hours.
What is the importance of ITO metro station?
The transit hub offers several advantages.
- Prime location
- Government office access
- Proximity to Pragati Maidan
- Judicial connectivity
- Voilet line
It links Kashmere Gate, South-East Delhi and Faridabad.
Public transportation facility!
It provides multi-modal transit.
- Bus stop
The ITO bus stop and RC Agarwal Chowk stop are available for boarding buses.
- Auto and cab service
You can access auto-rickshaws and taxis from there