Delhi Metro Update: PM Modi to inaugurate extension of Airport Express Line. Key things to know

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Delhi Metro line between Dwarka Sector 21 and the India International Convention Centre, named YashoBhoomi, will become operational from September 17, officials said on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the first phase of India International Convention Centre (IICC) in Dwarka and the extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 on Sunday. "Passenger operations on this new extension will be started from 3 pm onwards on the same day, that is, Sunday, September 17.

With the addition of this section, the total length of the Airport Express Line from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 will become 24.9 km," the DMRC said in a statement. Length Approx. 2.2 kilometres Depth 17 metres from the surface Gauge Standard Gauge Colour Code Orange Entry & Exit 7 nos.

Escalators 22 Lift & staircases 8 (carrying capacity of 20 persons) High-capacity lifts have been installed in this station. The carrying capacity of lifts in the earlier stations of the Delhi Metro network is either 8 to 13 persons per lift. 14 numbers of wide staircases have also been provided for smooth passenger movement.

Depot Dwarka Sector – 21 Coach Platform length 6 coaches Platform Screen Door Full-height Platform Screen Doors Facilities for Divyangjan/ visually impaired person Ramps, lifts. Tactile pathways, separate toilets with emergency buttons, etc. The Airport Express Line now has 7 Metro stations, namely New Delhi (interchange with Yellow Line), Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Aerocity, Airport (T-3), Dwarka Sec-21 (interchange with Blue Line) and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector – 25.