Model Town Metro Station & Locality Guide — Yellow Line, Routes, Timings, Fare
North Delhi's most prestigious residential metro stop — connecting Model Town 1, 2 & 3, Mukherjee Nagar, Gujranwala Town and GT Karnal Road commuters directly to Connaught Place, AIIMS, Delhi University and Gurugram on India's longest metro corridor.
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🏘️ Model Town — Locality & Metro Station Overview
Model Town Metro Station is one of North Delhi's most important and well-patronised elevated stops on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro. Opened on 4 February 2009 as part of the Phase II Yellow Line extension, the station serves the upscale residential colony of Model Town — one of Delhi's oldest and most prestigious planned colonies, divided into three distinct sectors: Model Town 1, Model Town 2 and Model Town 3. Located on Mall Road (GT Karnal Road / NH-44), the station acts as the metro gateway for residents of Model Town, Mukherjee Nagar, Gujranwala Town, Timarpur and Kirpal Bagh.
Model Town Metro Station holds a unique position on the Yellow Line — it sits at an important mid-point on the corridor, equidistant between the bustling commercial hubs of Azadpur and the academic enclave around Delhi University's North Campus (GTB Nagar). For residents, the metro has transformed daily commutes — AIIMS is about 30 minutes away, Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) is roughly 26 minutes, and Chandni Chowk's historic markets take just 17 minutes. The station is also a significant access point for students heading to Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi's most famous coaching-hub neighbourhood.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Code | MDTN |
| Address | Mall Road, Model Town 1, New Delhi – 110009 |
| Coordinates | 28.7028°N, 77.1938°E |
| Line Served | Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli ↔ HUDA City Centre, Gurugram) |
| Station Type | Elevated, double-track viaduct |
| Platforms | 2 (Side platforms) |
| Entry / Exit Gates | 4 gates |
| Parking | No dedicated DMRC parking; street parking nearby |
| Feeder Bus | Bus No. 216 (New Seemapuri to Laxmi Narayan Mandir) + DTC routes on Mall Road |
| Accessibility | Lifts, escalators, ramps, Braille signage, Divyang-friendly |
| Opened | 4 February 2009 (Yellow Line Phase II) |
| Pin Code | 110054 |
| Nearest Railway Stn. | No direct railway connection |
| Daily Footfall (est.) | ~14,000–18,000 passengers/day |
🚇 Platforms & Directions at Model Town
Model Town Metro Station has a standard two-platform side-platform configuration on an elevated viaduct running along Mall Road. The platforms are well-maintained, clean and serve a high footfall of students, residents and office-goers.
The most important feature of Model Town's location is its proximity to Azadpur interchange — just one stop north — which connects the Yellow Line to the Pink Line (towards Majlis Park, Rajouri Garden, Netaji Subhash Place, Lajpat Nagar) and the upcoming Magenta Line extension. Southbound, the next stop is GTB Nagar, serving Delhi University's North Campus — a lifeline for thousands of DU students who alight here daily.
📋 Complete Station-Wise Routes from Model Town
🟡 Yellow Line → Samaypur Badli (Northbound)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Model Town (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Azadpur ↔ Pink Line + Magenta Line | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Adarsh Nagar | ~5 min | ₹22 |
| 3 | Jahangirpuri | ~8 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Haiderpur Badli Mor ↔ Magenta Line | ~11 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Rohini Sector 18, 19 | ~13 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Samaypur Badli Metro Station — Terminus | ~16 min | ₹30 |
🟡 Yellow Line → HUDA City Centre, Gurugram (Southbound)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Model Town (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | GTB Nagar | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Vishwavidyalaya | ~5 min | ₹22 |
| 3 | Vidhan Sabha | ~7 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Civil Lines | ~10 min | ₹22 |
| 5 | Kashmere Gate ↔ Red Line + Violet Line | ~17 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Chandni Chowk | ~19 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Chawri Bazar | ~21 min | ₹40 |
| 8 | New Delhi ↔ Airport Express Line | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | Rajiv Chowk ↔ Blue Line | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Patel Chowk | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Central Secretariat ↔ Violet Line | ~30 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | Udyog Bhawan | ~33 min | ₹50 |
| 13 | Lok Kalyan Marg | ~35 min | ₹50 |
| 14 | Jor Bagh | ~38 min | ₹50 |
| 15 | INA ↔ Pink Line | ~41 min | ₹50 |
| 16 | AIIMS | ~43 min | ₹50 |
| 17 | Green Park | ~45 min | ₹50 |
| 18 | Hauz Khas ↔ Magenta Line | ~47 min | ₹60 |
| 19 | Malviya Nagar | ~49 min | ₹60 |
| 20 | Saket | ~51 min | ₹60 |
| 21 | Qutab Minar | ~54 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Chhattarpur | ~57 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Sultanpur | ~60 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Ghitorni | ~62 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | Arjan Garh | ~65 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Guru Dronacharya | ~67 min | ₹60 |
| 27 | Sikanderpur ↔ Rapid Metro Gurugram | ~70 min | ₹60 |
| 28 | MG Road | ~72 min | ₹60 |
| 29 | IFFCO Chowk | ~74 min | ₹60 |
| 30 | HUDA City Centre — Gurugram | ~78 min | ₹60 |
🔴 Red Line — via Kashmere Gate Interchange
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tis Hazari | ~20 min | ₹40 |
| 2 | Pulbangash | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 3 | Pratap Nagar | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 4 | Shastri Nagar | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 5 | Inderlok ↔ Green Line | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 6 | Kanhaiya Nagar | ~31 min | ₹50 |
| 7 | Keshav Puram | ~33 min | ₹50 |
| 8 | Netaji Subhash Place ↔ Pink Line | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 9 | Kohat Enclave | ~39 min | ₹50 |
| 10 | Pitam Pura | ~41 min | ₹60 |
| 11 | Rohini East | ~43 min | ₹60 |
| 12 | Rohini West | ~45 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Rithala | ~48 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | Shastri Park | ~20 min | ₹40 |
| 15 | Seelampur | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 16 | Welcome ↔ Pink Line | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 17 | Shahdara | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 18 | Mansarovar Park | ~28 min | ₹50 |
| 19 | Jhilmil | ~30 min | ₹50 |
| 20 | Dilshad Garden | ~33 min | ₹50 |
| 21 | Shaheed Nagar | ~38 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Raj Bagh | ~41 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Mohan Nagar | ~44 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Arthala | ~47 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | Hindon River | ~50 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | ~53 min | ₹60 |
🟣 Violet Line — via Kashmere Gate / Central Secretariat
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandi House ↔ Blue Line | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 2 | ITO | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 3 | Delhi Gate | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 4 | Jama Masjid | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 5 | Lal Quila — Red Fort | ~30 min | ₹50 |
| 6 | Khan Market | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 7 | JLN Stadium | ~39 min | ₹60 |
| 8 | Jangpura | ~41 min | ₹60 |
| 9 | Lajpat Nagar ↔ Pink Line | ~44 min | ₹60 |
| 10 | Moolchand | ~46 min | ₹60 |
| 11 | Nehru Place | ~50 min | ₹60 |
| 12 | Kalkaji Mandir ↔ Magenta Line | ~52 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Govind Puri | ~54 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | Tughlakabad | ~57 min | ₹60 |
| 15 | Badarpur Border | ~60 min | ₹60 |
| 16 | Raja Nahar Singh — Ballabhgarh | ~70 min | ₹60 |
🩷 Pink Line — via Azadpur Interchange (1 stop away)
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majlis Park ↔ Magenta Line | ~8 min | ₹22 |
| 2 | Shakurpur | ~11 min | ₹30 |
| 3 | Punjabi Bagh West | ~14 min | ₹30 |
| 4 | ESI Hospital | ~17 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Rajouri Garden ↔ Blue Line | ~20 min | ₹40 |
| 6 | Netaji Subhash Place ↔ Red Line | ~11 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Shalimar Bagh | ~9 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | Haiderpur Badli Mor ↔ Yellow + Magenta | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 9 | Anand Vihar ISBT ↔ Blue Line | ~44 min | ₹50 |
| 10 | Mayur Vihar Phase 1 ↔ Blue Branch | ~47 min | ₹60 |
| 11 | Lajpat Nagar ↔ Violet Line | ~52 min | ₹60 |
| 12 | INA ↔ Yellow Line | ~56 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Sarojini Nagar | ~58 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus | ~61 min | ₹60 |
⏰ Metro Timings at Model Town Metro Station
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Peak Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Yellow Line trains run every 3–5 minutes. Model Town sees heavy student and commuter traffic in the morning peak (DU North Campus, Mukherjee Nagar coaching institutes) and evening peak (professionals returning from central Delhi). Off-Peak Hours: Trains every 6–10 minutes. MJQRT Smart Card holders enjoy a 20% discount during off-peak hours.
💳 Delhi Metro Fare Chart
| Distance Slab | Token Fare (₹) | Smart Card / NCMC (₹) | MJQRT Off-Peak (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 km | ₹11 | ₹10 | ₹9 |
| 2 – 5 km | ₹22 | ₹20 | ₹18 |
| 5 – 12 km | ₹33 | ₹30 | ₹26 |
| 12 – 21 km | ₹43 | ₹39 | ₹34 |
| 21 – 32 km | ₹54 | ₹49 | ₹43 |
| Beyond 32 km | ₹64 | ₹58 | ₹51 |
Tourist Card: 1-Day Unlimited ₹200 | 3-Day Unlimited ₹500 (excludes Airport Express Line). NCMC Card accepted at all standard metro stations. Tokens available at TVMs on concourse level. Bus No. 216 (New Seemapuri–Laxmi Narayan Mandir) connects the station to its feeder area.
🚪 Entry & Exit Gates
Model Town Metro Station has four entry and exit gates, each serving a distinct part of the surrounding colony, market and road network on Mall Road (GT Karnal Road).
Towards Alpana Cinema, Model Town II — the primary entry point for residents of MT-2, with local auto stands and e-rickshaw connectivity to the interior of the colony.
Towards Tagore Park and Malikpur Village — serves the western side of Model Town and connecting lanes towards Mukherjee Nagar's coaching cluster.
Towards Kirpal Bagh and Ishwar Colony — access for residents of adjacent colonies and those heading to the Kirpal Bagh Ashram and surrounding religious institutions.
Towards Gujranwala Town and Chhatrasal Stadium — a key gate for cricket fans during matches at Chhatrasal and for residents of Gujranwala Town's residential pockets.
🏢 Station Facilities & Amenities
Model Town Metro Station is a fully operational Yellow Line Phase II station with all standard DMRC commuter amenities and full Divyang-accessible infrastructure. It has been cited by commuters for its cleanliness and well-maintained escalator infrastructure.
🏛️ Places to Visit & Explore Near Model Town
Model Town Metro Station opens up one of North Delhi's most layered neighbourhoods — a blend of historic colony charm, world-class coaching culture, sporting heritage and cultural landmarks, all within a short auto or walk from any of the four gates.
One of Delhi's premier sports stadiums — famous for producing Olympic wrestlers including Sushil Kumar and Bajrang Punia. Directly accessible via Gate No. 4, it also hosts football, cricket and athletics events.
Delhi's most famous destination for IAS, PCS, SSC and state civil services aspirants. Thousands of students daily use Model Town Metro Station as their access point to reach the dense cluster of coaching institutes in Mukherjee Nagar.
A large, well-maintained green space in the heart of the colony — popular for morning walks, community events and weekend leisure. A key part of Model Town's "planned colony" identity.
A popular local commercial market in the colony's heart, accessible via Gate No. 1 — featuring supermarkets, restaurants, clothing stores, bookshops and the famous Alpana Cinema area.
A significant spiritual and cultural centre of the Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission, located near Gate No. 3. A peaceful retreat within this busy North Delhi neighbourhood.
One of Delhi's oldest and largest public hospitals, located in nearby Malka Ganj, reachable via a short auto ride from Model Town Metro Station — a key destination for medical visitors.
🏠 Living Near Model Town Metro — Property & Rental Guide
Model Town is consistently rated among North Delhi's top 5 most desirable residential addresses. The metro has both reinforced and accelerated this premium. Properties within 500m of the metro command significantly higher rents and capital values than even five years ago.
- 1 BHK Rental: ₹12,000–₹20,000/month (Model Town I, II, III)
- 2 BHK Rental: ₹20,000–₹35,000/month in DDA and society buildings
- 3 BHK / Kothi: ₹35,000–₹80,000/month (independent floors and kothis)
- Property Buy Rate: ₹10,000–₹18,000 per sq ft (built-up) for apartments; independent plots command significant premiums
- PG / Hostel: ₹7,000–₹14,000/month (popular among DU students and competitive exam aspirants from Mukherjee Nagar)
The combination of green tree-lined streets, wide roads, good schools (Tagore Baal Niketan, Model Town School), proximity to Delhi University North Campus and direct Yellow Line access makes Model Town one of the most well-rounded residential choices in North Delhi for families, students and working professionals alike.
📍 Model Town Metro Station — Location Map
🔗 Connectivity Guide — How Model Town Connects to Delhi NCR
Model Town's Yellow Line access provides deceptively powerful all-Delhi connectivity. Key journey highlights from Model Town Metro Station include:
- Azadpur (Pink + Magenta interchange) — 3 min, ₹11 | Unlocks direct access to Rajouri Garden (Blue Line), Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line), Netaji Subhash Place (Red Line), INA (Yellow + Pink)
- GTB Nagar (Delhi University North Campus) — 3 min, ₹11 | Used by hundreds of DU students and faculty daily
- Kashmere Gate (Red + Violet interchange) — ~17 min, ₹30 | Access to ISBT, Violet Line (Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place), Red Line (Rohini, Rithala, Ghaziabad)
- Chandni Chowk — ~19 min, ₹30 | Delhi's busiest wholesale market district
- Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place (Blue Line) — ~26 min, ₹40 | Central Delhi's business, shopping and entertainment hub
- AIIMS — ~43 min, ₹50 | For medical students, staff, and patients from North Delhi
- Hauz Khas (Magenta Line) — ~47 min, ₹60 | Connects to IIT Delhi, IGI Airport T1, Kalkaji Mandir, Botanical Garden (Noida)
- HUDA City Centre, Gurugram — ~78 min, ₹60 | For professionals commuting to Gurgaon's Cyber City and DLF districts
❓ FAQs — Model Town Metro Station
Model Town Metro Station is on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, which runs between Samaypur Badli (north terminus) and HUDA City Centre in Gurugram (south terminus). The station opened on 4 February 2009 as part of Phase II.
Mall Road (GT Karnal Road), Model Town 1, New Delhi – 110009. Coordinates: 28.7028°N, 77.1938°E. Pin Code: 110054.
Exit from Gate No. 2 (towards Tagore Park) and take an e-rickshaw or auto (approximately 1–1.5 km, 5–10 minutes) towards Mukherjee Nagar's coaching cluster on Bhai Parmanand Marg.
There is no dedicated DMRC car parking facility at Model Town Metro Station. Street-side two-wheeler parking is available near the gates, subject to local traffic police regulations.
Use Gate No. 4, which is closest to Gujranwala Town and Chhatrasal Stadium. From Gate No. 4, the stadium is approximately 600 metres–1 km walking distance.
Board the Yellow Line southbound and travel one stop to GTB Nagar Metro Station — the closest metro station to Delhi University's North Campus. Total travel time: ~3 minutes, fare: ₹11.
Towards HUDA City Centre: first train at approximately 5:10 AM. Towards Samaypur Badli: first train at approximately 5:02 AM. Last train in both directions: approximately 11:15 PM (weekdays). On Sundays, services begin at 6:05 AM.
DTC Bus No. 216 (running from New Seemapuri to Laxmi Narayan Mandir) operates from Model Town Metro Station. Multiple other DTC routes also ply on Mall Road adjacent to the station.