Union Cabinet approves ₹2,390-crore Aqua Line Metro extension for Noida
The 8.449-km elevated stretch will connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 with five new stations.
The Union Cabinet on November 11 approved an extension of the Aqua Line Metro corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, according to the Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ₹2,390-crore project, stating it would provide shorter commutes and less congestion for residents. The 8.449-km elevated route will feature five stations and will increase the total operational metro network in the region to 71.878 km.
The new stretch will offer an interchange with the Delhi Metro Blue Line at Noida Sector 61. This connection is intended to improve access to various commercial hubs, including Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, IKEA in Sector 51, and Anthurium Mall in Sector 73. It will also serve employment centres such as Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector 60, the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector 73, and Golden I in Greater Noida Sector 4.
Real estate experts noted the extension could support residential demand. Santhosh Kumar, vice chairman of Anarock Group, said the link is important for homebuyers, though he advised them to check construction progress rather than relying solely on announcements. Gaurav Gupta, founder of ReraTracker, said the project could support rental yields and property values, though he noted the line only reaches the edge of Greater Noida West.
Abhishek Kumar, president of the Noida Extension Flat Owners Welfare Association (NEFOWA) Foundation, said the approval represented the aspirations of residents who had campaigned for years. The project is expected to be completed within four years.