Noida-Greater Noida Metro network to expand with 8.4-km Aqua Line extension

The Union Cabinet has approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, featuring five elevated stations to improve connectivity and ease daily commuting.Currently, the Aqua Line has a single operational corridor with 21 stations, running from Sector 51 in Noida to the Depot in Greater Noida. (Photo: Getty Images)The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line Metro corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-4. The 8.449-km extension will have five elevated stations and is expected to improve connectivity between the two cities while reducing travel time for daily commuters.Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Cabinet's decision, saying the project would make daily commutes easier as Noida and Greater Noida continue to expand.In a post on X, Modi said the extension would improve connectivity for residents of both cities."As Noida and Greater Noida grow, why should daily commutes become longer? Here is some good news for the people of Noida and Greater Noida! The Cabinet has approved an extension of the Aqua Line Metro," the Prime Minister wrote. (Credits: X/Narendra Modi) NOIDA-GREATER NOIDA METRO NETWORK TO EXPANDAccording to an official release, the proposed corridor will cover 8.449 km and comprise five elevated stations. Once operational, the extension will take the total active Metro Rail network in Noida and Greater Noida to 71.878 km.The project aims to connect residential areas, commercial centres, educational institutions and healthcare facilities with the existing Metro network. It is also expected to reduce road congestion, shorten commuting time and provide better access to major employment and business hubs.MALLS, IT HUBS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES TO BENEFIT The proposed extension will improve connectivity to several commercial and retail destinations in the region.These include Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall and commercial spaces in Greater Noida Sector-4. IKEA at Noida Sector-51 and Anthurium Mall at Sector-73 are also among the destinations expected to benefit from improved Metro connectivity.The corridor will also provide better access to major corporate offices and IT hubs, including Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech offices in Sector-60, the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector-73 and Golden I's office and commercial space in Greater Noida Sector-4.Educational institutions, including Delhi Public School in Noida Sector-122, are also expected to benefit from the expansion.HOSPITALS AND RESIDENTIAL SOCIETIES TO GET BETTER CONNECTIVITYThe Metro extension is expected to improve access to several healthcare facilities, including Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital in Noida Sector-70, Cloud9 Hospital in Sector-51 and Rama Hospital in Sector-62.Major residential areas, including Cleo County Residences in Sector-122 and Gaur City 1 and 2 in Greater Noida Sector-4, are also expected to benefit from the new corridor.- Ends