India, Dec. 18 -- The proposed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) metro line from Yashobhoomi metro station on the Airport Express Line to Iffco Chowk metro station is planned as a completely underground corridor and is estimated to carry over 100,000 passengers daily by 2031, according to a traffic study conducted by the DMRC and shared with the Haryana government.

As per the study, the proposed extension is projected to have around 100,000 daily riders in 2031, 150,000 in 2041 and 177,000 passengers by 2051. DMRC has proposed the underground alignment to encourage commuters from the Yellow Line and private modes of transport, including cars, to shift to the new corridor.

In comparison, the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HM...