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{{Infobox station
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| name           = [[File:Delhi Metro logo.svg|50px]]<br />Lajpat Nagar
| name               = [[File:Delhi Metro logo.svg|50px]]<br />Lajpat Nagar
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| address         = Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, New Delhi 110024, India
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| platform       = [[Side platform]]<br />Platform-1 → [[Escorts Mujesar metro station|Escorts Mujesar]]<br />Platform-2 →[[Kashmere Gate metro station|Kashmere Gate]] via [[Lal Qila metro station|Lal Qila]]<br />Platform-3 → [[Shiv Vihar metro station|Shiv Vihar]] <br />Platform-4 → [[Majlis Park metro station|Majlis Park]]
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| ADA            = Yes {{access icon}}
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| code           = LJPN
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| passengers        = 65,330<ref name = "New Interchange Stations - Taking Load off DM Hubs">{{cite news |last=Agarwal |first=Priyangi |date=1 December 2023 |title=How new interchange stations are taking load off Delhi Metro hubs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/how-new-interchange-stations-are-taking-load-off-delhi-metro-hubs/articleshow/105640678.cms |work=Times of India |location=New Delhi |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
{{S-line|system=Delhi Metro|line=Violet |previous= Jangpura |next= Moolchand}}
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'''Lajpat Nagar''' is an interchange station between [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] and [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]] of the [[Delhi Metro]] in [[Delhi]]. It is located between [[Jangpura (Delhi Metro)|Jangpura]] and [[Moolchand (Delhi Metro)|Moolchand]] on the [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] in [[Lajpat Nagar]]. The station was opened with the first section of the Violet Line on 3 October 2010, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the same day.<ref>{{cite press release| url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/press_reldetails.aspx?id=OZixKt2MNIslld| title=Central Secretariat – Sarita Vihar Corridor Opens for Commuter Operations Tomorrow| publisher=Delhi Metro}}</ref>
'''Lajpat Nagar''' is an interchange station between [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] and [[Pink Line (Delhi Metro)|Pink Line]] of the [[Delhi Metro]] in [[Delhi]]. It is located between [[Jangpura metro station|Jangpura]] and [[Moolchand metro station|Moolchand]] on the [[Violet Line (Delhi Metro)|Violet Line]] in [[Lajpat Nagar]]. The station was opened with the first section of the Violet Line on 3 October 2010, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the same day.<ref>{{cite press release| url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/press_reldetails.aspx?id=OZixKt2MNIslld| title=Central Secretariat – Sarita Vihar Corridor Opens for Commuter Operations Tomorrow| publisher=Delhi Metro}}</ref>
It became an interchange station with the opening of the Pink Line on 6 August 2018. The station on the Pink Line is underground, whereas the Violet line station is elevated. However, both the lines are seamlessly connected, without commuters having to exit the ticketed area to interchange from one line to another.
It became an interchange station with the opening of the Pink Line on 6 August 2018. The station on the Pink Line is underground, whereas the Violet line station is elevated. However, both the lines are seamlessly connected, without commuters having to exit the ticketed area to interchange from one line to another.


[[Lajpat Nagar|Lajpat Nagar Market]] is one of the famous shopping market in Delhi which is famous for women's clothes, artificial jewelry, Footwear, household electronics and Home Decor items. This market is walking distance from Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and rickshaws can be hired easily for traveling back and forth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Distance between Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and Central Market|url=http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/lajpat-nagar-metro-station-central-market-5141200537840c6e585c68d55ffcb4b9/#:~:text=It%20takes%201%20minutes%20to,is%20covered%20by%20a%20car.|access-date=2021-06-21|website=alldistancebetween.com}}</ref> Timings of this market is 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM
[[Lajpat Nagar|Lajpat Nagar Market]] is one of the famous shopping market in Delhi which is famous for women's clothes, artificial jewelry, Footwear, household electronics and Home Decor items. This market is walking distance from Lajpat Nagar metro station and rickshaws can be hired easily for traveling back and forth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Distance between Lajpat Nagar metro station and Central Market|url=http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/lajpat-nagar-metro-station-central-market-5141200537840c6e585c68d55ffcb4b9/#:~:text=It%20takes%201%20minutes%20to,is%20covered%20by%20a%20car.|access-date=2021-06-21|website=alldistancebetween.com}}</ref> Timings of this market is 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM.


==The station==
==The station==
===Facilities===
===Facilities===
HDFC Bank, SBI, RBL Bank [[Automated teller machine|ATMs]] are available at Lajpat Nagar metro station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/ATM_details.aspx|title = DMRC : ATM Details}}</ref>
HDFC Bank, SBI, RBL Bank [[Automated teller machine|ATMs]], food court are available at Lajpat Nagar metro station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/ATM_details.aspx|title = DMRC : ATM Details}}</ref>
 
==Station layout==
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|Towards ← {{ltl|Delhi Metro|Violet|L}}<br><small>'''Next Station:''' {{stl|Delhi Metro|Jangpura}}</small>
|-
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" colspan=2  align=center|<small>[[Side platform]] | Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}</small>
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|-
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|style="border-bottom:solid 1px white;" width=100|<span style=color:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|Pink}}>'''Platform 3'''<br/>'''Southbound'''</span>
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px white;" width=500|Towards → {{ltl|Delhi Metro|Pink|R}}<br><small>'''Next Station:''' {{stl|Delhi Metro|Vinobapuri}}</small>
|-
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|<small>[[Island platform]] | Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}</small>
|-
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|<span style=color:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|Pink}}>'''Platform 4'''<br/>'''Northbound'''</span>
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;text-align:left;" width="500" |Towards ← {{ltl|Delhi Metro|Pink|L}}<br><small>'''Next Station:''' {{stl|Delhi Metro|South Extension}}</small>
|}


==Nearby==
==Nearby==
Lajpat Nagar Central Market, [[Lajpat Nagar|Amar Colony]], [[Defence Colony]], Acharya Munir Ashram, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, [[Haldiram's|Haldiram]]'s, The Japan Foundation, Guru Nanak Market, [[Ziyyara Edutech Private Limited]]
Lajpat Nagar Central Market, [[Lajpat Nagar|Amar Colony]], [[Defence Colony]], Acharya Munir Ashram, [[Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing]], [[Haldiram's|Haldiram]]'s, The Japan Foundation, Guru Nanak Market, Ziyyara Edutech Private Limited, RPVV Lajpat Nagar, GCoSSS lajpat nagar.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [http://www.delhimetrorail.com/ Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]  
* [http://www.delhimetrorail.com/ Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]
* [http://www.delhimetrorail.com/annual_report.aspx/ Delhi Metro Annual Reports]
* [http://www.delhimetrorail.com/annual_report.aspx/ Delhi Metro Annual Reports]
* {{cite web|title=Station Information |work=Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) |url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/commuters/station_information.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619035828/http://delhimetrorail.com/commuters/station_information.html |archive-date=19 June 2010 }}
* {{cite web|title=Station Information |work=Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) |url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/commuters/station_information.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619035828/http://delhimetrorail.com/commuters/station_information.html |archive-date=19 June 2010}}
* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – Descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – Descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 24 February 2026



Lajpat Nagar
Template:Delhi Metro Infobox station line
Lajpat Nagar metro station Platform
LocationLala Lajpat Rai Marg, New Delhi 110024, India
CoordinatesCoordinates: Missing latitude
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Owned byDelhi Metro
Operated byDelhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Line(s)Template:Rcb Template:Rcb Template:Rcb
Platforms
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Underground
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Available
Other information
Station code{{#property:P296}}
History
Opened
  • Violet Line- 3 October 2010; 15 years ago (2010-10-03)
  • Pink Line- 6 August 2018; 8 years ago (2018-08-06)
ElectrifiedTemplate:25 kV 50 Hz through overhead catenary
Passengers
October 201965,330[1]
October 202378,218[1] Increase 19.73%
Services
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Lajpat Nagar is an interchange station between Violet Line and Pink Line of the Delhi Metro in Delhi. It is located between Jangpura and Moolchand on the Violet Line in Lajpat Nagar. The station was opened with the first section of the Violet Line on 3 October 2010, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the same day.[2] It became an interchange station with the opening of the Pink Line on 6 August 2018. The station on the Pink Line is underground, whereas the Violet line station is elevated. However, both the lines are seamlessly connected, without commuters having to exit the ticketed area to interchange from one line to another.

Lajpat Nagar Market is one of the famous shopping market in Delhi which is famous for women's clothes, artificial jewelry, Footwear, household electronics and Home Decor items. This market is walking distance from Lajpat Nagar metro station and rickshaws can be hired easily for traveling back and forth.[3] Timings of this market is 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM.

The station[edit | edit source]

Facilities[edit | edit source]

HDFC Bank, SBI, RBL Bank ATMs, food court are available at Lajpat Nagar metro station.[4]

Station layout[edit | edit source]

L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
Platform 1
Southbound 		Towards → Template:Ltl
Next Station: Template:Stl
Platform 2
Northbound 		Towards ← Template:Ltl
Next Station: Template:Stl
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
L1 Concourse Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
G Street Level Exit/Entrance
UG Level-1 Concourse Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
UG Level-2 Platform 3
Southbound 		Towards → Template:Ltl
Next Station: Template:Stl
Island platform | Doors will open on the left Disabled access
Platform 4
Northbound 		Towards ← Template:Ltl
Next Station: Template:Stl

Nearby[edit | edit source]

Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Amar Colony, Defence Colony, Acharya Munir Ashram, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Haldiram's, The Japan Foundation, Guru Nanak Market, Ziyyara Edutech Private Limited, RPVV Lajpat Nagar, GCoSSS lajpat nagar.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Agarwal, Priyangi (1 December 2023). "How new interchange stations are taking load off Delhi Metro hubs". Times of India. New Delhi. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Central Secretariat – Sarita Vihar Corridor Opens for Commuter Operations Tomorrow" (Press release). Delhi Metro.
  3. ↑ "Distance between Lajpat Nagar metro station and Central Market". alldistancebetween.com. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "DMRC : ATM Details".

External links[edit | edit source]

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