The Akshardham metro station is a
Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system that serves Delhi and the adjoining satellite cities of Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Bahadurgarh, and Ballabhgarh in the National Capital Region (India), National Capital Region of India. The system cons ...
station on the Blue Line operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The station lies between
Pandav Nagar
Pandav Nagar is a residential colony in East Delhi, India. The back side of the colony is across the road from the famous Akshardham Temple. The majority of the population are Hindus and Sikhs.
History
Earlier called Neem Ka Bangar (as menti ...
on one side and the
Akshardham Mandir and the
Commonwealth Games Village on the other. It was designed to be a complement of the Akshardham Mandir located nearby. When it was completed on 12 November 2009, the station was the tallest metro station within the Delhi Metro system (the record is currently held by the
Mayur Vihar-I metro station
The Mayur Vihar Phase-1 metro station serves as an interchange station between the Blue Line and the Pink Line of Delhi Metro. This station, located in East Delhi, connects the Mayur Vihar area and is within walking distance of Mayur Vihar Po ...
on the
Pink Line). The station serves commuters travelling to the mandir and provided transport for the
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, were an international multi-sport event for the members of the Commonwealth that was held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 201 ...
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Station layout
Facilities
ATMs are available at Akshardham metro station are HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, Yes Bank.
See also
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List of Delhi Metro stations
This is a list of all stations of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system serving Delhi and its satellite cities in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of 10 colour-coded lines serving 257 stations with a total length o ...
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Transport in Delhi
Delhi has significant reliance on its transport infrastructure. The city has developed a highly efficient public transport system with the introduction of the Delhi Metro, which is undergoing a rapid modernization and expansion since 2006. Th ...
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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is a centre-state joint venture that operates the Delhi Metro and Noida Metro. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is also involved in the planning and implementation of metro rail, monorail, and high-speed r ...
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Delhi Suburban Railway
Delhi Suburban Railway is a suburban rail service operated by Northern Railway for the National Capital Region (NCR). Originating in 1975 with the Delhi Ring Railway, the network of this local railway service has expanded to covers Delhi, al ...
References
External links
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)Delhi Metro Annual Reports*
''UrbanRail.Net''– descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
Railway stations in India opened in 2009
Delhi Metro stations
2009 establishments in Delhi
Railway stations in East Delhi district
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