The 8.449-km project will connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 with five elevated stations.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line. According to reports from Hindustan Times, The Indian Express and Mathrubhumi, the project is estimated to cost Rs 2,390 crore and will include five elevated stations.
The extension will link Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4. Once operational, the combined metro rail network for Noida and Greater Noida will span 71.878 km. A key feature is an interchange facility with the Delhi Metro Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, which will connect commuters to the wider National Capital Region (NCR) network.
Prime Minister Modi stated on X that the project would provide a boost to connectivity and ease of living. He noted that the new corridor would make it easier to reach workplaces, educational institutions, medical centres and shopping areas while reducing travel times and traffic congestion.
The proposed route is expected to serve several commercial and employment hubs, including Tech Mahindra, TCL Tech, the Oil Industry Development Board and various malls such as Gaur City, H&S, Blue Sapphire and Anthurium. It will also provide access to IKEA in Noida's Sector 51.
The expansion aims to benefit residential areas like Cleo County and Gaur City 1 and 2. It will also improve access to facilities such as Delhi Public School, Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital and Cloud9 Hospital. The government stated the move could reduce road-based transport dependence and carbon emissions.
