The 8.449 km project will feature five elevated stations and connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, according to The Hindu. The project, which was cleared at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore.
The extension will span 8.449 kilometres and include five elevated stations. Once the corridor is operational, Noida and Greater Noida will have a combined active metro rail network of 71.878 kilometres.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that the project is expected to be completed over a period of four years. The new line will provide an interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, improving connectivity with the Delhi Metro network.
Prime Minister Modi stated on X that the extension would provide a boost to connectivity and ease of living. He noted that the project would offer easier access to offices, schools, hospitals, and commercial hubs while reducing congestion and commute times.
The corridor is expected to serve several commercial areas, including Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, and IKEA at Noida Sector 51. It will also connect to offices such as Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Noida Sector 60.
