🚆 Delhi Metro: Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand

The Delhi Metro journey from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand involves an interchange at Rajouri Garden — from the Blue Line to the Pink Line. Total distance is 24 km with an estimated travel time of 48 minutes across 19 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Blue Line, with an interchange to the Pink Line at Rajouri Garden. Uttam Nagar West station has been operational since 2006. Moolchand station opened in 2015.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~48 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 54
🎟️ Discounted: INR 49
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Uttam Nagar West

Blue Line
Next: uttam_nagar_east (1 min)
2

Uttam Nagar East

Blue Line
Next: janakpuri_west (2 min)
3

Janakpuri West

Magenta Line
Next: janakpuri_east (1 min)
4

Janakpuri East

Blue Line
Next: tilak_nagar (2 min)
5

Tilak Nagar

Blue Line
Next: subhash_nagar (1 min)
6

Subhash Nagar

Blue Line
Next: tagore_garden (1 min)
7

Tagore Garden

Blue Line
Next: rajouri_garden (2 min)
8

Rajouri Garden

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
9

Rajouri Garden

Pink Line
Next: mayapuri (2 min)
10

Mayapuri

Pink Line
Next: naraina_vihar (3 min)
11

Naraina Vihar

Pink Line
Next: delhi_cantt (3 min)
12

Delhi Cantt

Pink Line
Next: durgabai_deshmukh_south_campus (7 min)
13

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Pink Line
Next: sir_vishweshwaraiah_moti_bagh (2 min)
14

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Pink Line
Next: bhikaji_cama_place (2 min)
15

Bhikaji Cama Place

Pink Line
Next: sarojini_nagar (2 min)
16

Sarojini Nagar

Pink Line
Next: ina (2 min)
17

INA

Yellow Line
Next: south_extension (2 min)
18

South Extension

Pink Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (3 min)
19

Lajpat Nagar

Pink Line
🏁 Terminal Station
20

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: moolchand (1 min)
21

Moolchand

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Uttam Nagar West → Uttam Nagar East

📏 Distance: 0.99 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

Uttam Nagar East → Janakpuri West

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Janakpuri West → Janakpuri East

📏 Distance: 0.96 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Janakpuri East → Tilak Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.03 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Tilak Nagar → Subhash Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.93 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Subhash Nagar → Tagore Garden

📏 Distance: 0.86 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Tagore Garden → Rajouri Garden

📏 Distance: 1.12 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Rajouri Garden → Mayapuri

📏 Distance: 1.49 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Pink Line
10

Mayapuri → Naraina Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
11

Naraina Vihar → Delhi Cantt

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Delhi Cantt → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

📏 Distance: 3.57 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
13

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.35 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh → Bhikaji Cama Place

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Bhikaji Cama Place → Sarojini Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Sarojini Nagar → Ina

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

INA → South Extension

📏 Distance: 1.23 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

South Extension → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.59 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
20

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Uttam Nagar West

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Uttam Nagar East

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Janakpuri West

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Janakpuri East

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Tilak Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Subhash Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Tagore Garden

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayapuri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Naraina Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Delhi Cantt

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Bhikaji Cama Place

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sarojini Nagar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

INA

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

South Extension

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 19 stations on this route, covering 24 km. You need to change trains at Rajouri Garden.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Uttam Nagar West?
A: The first metro from Uttam Nagar West departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 48 minutes under normal conditions, covering 24 km across 19 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand?
A: The standard token fare is INR 54. With a smart card, you pay INR 49 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Uttam Nagar West metro station?
A: Uttam Nagar West is equipped with: Parking, ATMs. The station has been operational since 2006.

Q: What facilities are available at Moolchand metro station?
A: Moolchand offers: Parking. It has been operational since 2015.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Uttam Nagar West to Moolchand is a 24 km, 48-minute journey with one interchange at Rajouri Garden. At INR 54 (or INR 49 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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