After the big event, Prime Minister Modi hopped onto the Delhi Metro for a ride. Starting today at 3 p.m., regular passenger services will be available on the new extension.
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On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up a new stretch of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line. This extension spans nearly two kilometers and connects Dwarka Sector 21 to a brand-new metro station called ‘YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.’ Following the inauguration, PM Modi even hopped on the Delhi Metro for a ride.
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During the journey, lots of passengers got the chance to chat with PM Modi and even took selfies with him. (PTI)
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In the visuals, we could see PM Modi having conversations with the passengers inside the Metro. They also took selfies with him and wished him a happy birthday. (PTI)
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Prime Minister Modi is about to inaugurate the initial phase of the International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), which is named YashoBhoomi. (PTI)
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The opening of the new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25 will enhance the city’s connectivity within the sub-city, making it more convenient for people to access the IICC. (PTI)
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PM Modi had a chat with a child while riding on the metro. (ANI)
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The ‘Yashobhoomi line’ of the Delhi Metro, which stretches for nearly 2 kilometers, will link Dwarka Sector 21 with the India International Convention Centre. (ANI)
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The passenger services on this newly extended section will commence at 3 pm today. With this addition, the total length of the Airport Express Line, stretching from New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25, now spans 24.9 kilometers, as mentioned by a senior official. (ANI)
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The Airport Express Line currently boasts seven metro stations, which include New Delhi (where you can change to the Yellow Line), Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Aerocity, Airport (T-3), Dwarka Sector-21 (where you can switch to the Blue Line), and the newly added Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25, as reported by ANI.