Azadpur Metro Station is on Karnal Road (GT Karnal Road) in Azadpur, North Delhi, PIN 110033, at coordinates 28°42′26″N 77°10′48″E. It is an interchange station on the Delhi Metro, with the Yellow Line above ground and the Pink Line below.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Code | AZU |
| Lines | Yellow Line and Pink Line, with the Magenta Line listed as a future service |
| Yellow Line Structure | Elevated, side platforms |
| Pink Line Structure | Underground, island platform |
| Opened | Yellow Line on 4 February 2004, Pink Line on 14 March 2018 |
| Owner | Delhi Metro (DMRC) |
Connectivity
- Yellow Line: connects Samaypur Badli in the north with Millennium City Centre Gurugram in the south. Platform 1 serves trains towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram and Platform 2 serves Samaypur Badli.
- Pink Line: a circular line. Platform 3 runs the anticlockwise “-” direction and Platform 4 the clockwise “+” direction.
- Interchange: commuters change between the Yellow and Pink lines without exiting the paid area, following colour-coded signboards. No new ticket is needed.
- Magenta Line: the station is planned to become a triple interchange with the Phase IV Magenta corridor between R.K. Ashram Marg and Janakpuri West, which would be Delhi’s second such station after Kashmere Gate. That plan was reported in December 2023, so check its current status with DMRC.
- Road: the station is reachable by auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, DTC bus, cab services (Ola and Uber), and on foot from nearby localities.
- Bus terminal: Azadpur Bus Terminal is listed among the places near the station’s exits.
- Example journey: AIIMS is a direct Yellow Line ride of about 17 km, taking around 30 minutes with no interchange.
Route
- Yellow Line (north-south): towards Samaypur Badli via Adarsh Nagar, or towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram via Model Town, Vishwavidyalaya, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, and on to Gurugram.
- Pink Line (Ring Line): towards Maujpur-Babarpur via Majlis Park or towards Shiv Vihar via Shalimar Bagh, running along Delhi’s ring corridor through Netaji Subhash Place, Rajouri Garden, Delhi Cantt, and the east side of the city.
Intermediate stations beyond the immediate neighbours are from general knowledge, so verify against the current DMRC map.
Neighboring Stations
| Line | Towards | Previous / Next Station |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Line | Samaypur Badli | Adarsh Nagar |
| Yellow Line | Millennium City Centre Gurugram | Model Town |
| Pink Line | Maujpur-Babarpur | Majlis Park |
| Pink Line | Shiv Vihar | Shalimar Bagh |
| Magenta Line (future) | Botanical Garden / Ramakrishna Ashram Marg | Majlis Park / Ashok Vihar |
Gates
The station has four gates, and the exits open near Model Town III, Lal Bagh, GT Karnal Road, Azadpur Bus Terminal, and MCD Flats.
- Gate 4: opens towards Municipal Colony, Model Town III, and Chhatrasal Stadium.
- Other gates: I could not verify the exact gate-by-gate destinations for Gates 1 to 3. Follow the station signboards or check the DMRC gate map.
Facilities
- Parking: an official paid parking facility managed by DMRC contractors for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, at standard DMRC rates. It supports a park-and-ride option.
- Amenities listed: toilets, disabled-friendly facilities, card recharge, and drinking water.
- Accessibility: Wikipedia lists the station as accessible.
- Ticketing: smart cards, tokens, and QR ticketing are standard across the Delhi Metro network.
Parking rates, hours, and capacity vary, so check current information with DMRC before you visit.
FAQ
Q: Which lines serve Azadpur Metro Station?
A: The Yellow Line and the Pink Line, with the Magenta Line planned.
Q: What is the station code?
A: AZU.
Q: Is it an interchange?
A: Yes, between the Yellow and Pink lines, with no need to exit the paid area.
Q: Is the station elevated or underground?
A: Both. The Yellow Line platforms are elevated and the Pink Line platforms are underground.
Q: Which stations are next to it?
A: On the Yellow Line, Adarsh Nagar and Model Town. On the Pink Line, Majlis Park and Shalimar Bagh.
Q: How many gates does it have?
A: Four.
Q: Is parking available?
A: Yes, paid DMRC parking for two-wheelers and cars.
Q: How do I get to AIIMS?
A: Take the Yellow Line from Platform 1 towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram. It is a direct trip of about 17 km taking around 30 minutes.