Cabinet Approves Expansion of Aqua Line Metro Corridor in Noida
The Cabinet has approved the Aqua Line Metro Corridor expansion, adding five new stations between Noida and Greater Noida.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, where the expansion of the Aqua Line Metro Corridor in Noida was officially approved. This project will extend the metro line by 8.449 kilometers, connecting Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04 with the addition of five new stations.
Once operational, this extension will integrate into a larger metro network of 71.878 kilometers serving both Noida and Greater Noida. The Cabinet’s announcement highlighted that the Aqua Line’s extension would significantly enhance public transport in these cities, which currently face connectivity challenges. The new corridor will also offer direct links to high-demand areas, including an interchange at Noida Sector-61 on the Blue Line.
The expansion will improve access to commercial hubs such as Gaur City Mall, HANS Mall, and Blue Sapphire Mall in Greater Noida Sector-04, as well as IKEA in Noida Sector-51 and Anthurium Mall in Sector-73. Additionally, it will facilitate better connectivity to offices like Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector-60, and the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector-73.
The Cabinet expressed optimism that this metro expansion would alleviate traffic congestion in Noida and Greater Noida. By reducing road traffic, the project aims to ease vehicle movement, shorten travel times, and enhance overall road safety.
Moreover, improved access to key transport hubs, including Delhi Airport, railway stations, and bus depots, will enable residents to reach their workplaces and destinations more efficiently, potentially boosting productivity in the region.
