Cabinet approves Rs 2,390 crore Aqua Line metro extension to Greater Noida
The 8.449 km corridor will connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 with five elevated stations.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 2,390 crore extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor, according to reports by The Hindu and Indian Express. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the decision covers an 8.449 km stretch from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4.
The project will include five elevated stations, with stations planned at Noida Sector 70, Noida Sector 122, Noida Sector 123, and Greater Noida Sector 4. Once operational, the combined active metro network for Noida and Greater Noida will span 71.878 km.
The extension is expected to provide an interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, linking the corridor to the Delhi Metro network. An official statement noted that the expansion aims to improve public transport and provide direct access to high-demand areas.
The new line will serve several commercial hubs, including IKEA at Noida Sector 51, Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, and Anthurium Mall at Noida Sector 73. It will also connect offices such as Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Noida Sector 60.
Commuters will gain better access to educational institutions like Delhi Public School in Noida Sector 122 and healthcare facilities including Kailash Hospital, Cloud9 Hospital, and Rama Hospital. Residential areas such as Cleo County and Gaur City 1 and 2 are also listed as beneficiaries.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi stated that the project would enhance ease of living by making it easier to reach workplaces, schools, and hospitals while helping to lower travel times and traffic congestion.