Tilak Nagar metro station is an elevated station on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro system in Delhi, India. Operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the station serves the residential and commercial neighbourhood of Tilak Nagar in West Delhi.
Location and Structure
- Situated on the Rohtak Road (National Highway 48) corridor, the station is located near the Tilak Nagar market area.
- The station features a double‑track, elevated design with two side platforms.
Operational Details
- Opened to the public on 31 December 2005 as part of the initial phase of the Blue Line’s Delhi‑Dwarka stretch.
- It is owned and maintained by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
- The station is equipped with standard amenities including ticket counters, automated fare collection gates, escalators, elevators for accessibility, and a provision for bicycle parking.
Connectivity
- Tilak Nagar station provides intermodal links with Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus services that operate along Rohtak Road, facilitating onward travel to surrounding localities.
- Nearby landmarks include the Tilak Nagar market, various residential colonies, and educational institutions such as the Delhi Public School, West Delhi.
Facilities
- Passenger amenities comprise waiting areas, restrooms, ATMs, and retail kiosks.
- The station adheres to DMRC’s safety and security protocols, with CCTV surveillance and a staffed security presence.
Future Developments
- As part of ongoing network expansions, the DMRC has indicated plans to upgrade station infrastructure to accommodate projected passenger growth, though specific timelines have not been publicly disclosed.
References: Information compiled from publicly available Delhi Metro resources and official DMRC publications.
