Noida, February 16: A significant step is being taken to enhance the public transport system in the city. The proposed metro line extension from Noida’s Sector-61 to Greater Noida West is set to take shape.
This approximately 6-kilometer corridor will feature four new stations and will connect with the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). It is estimated that this project will benefit around 125,000 passengers daily.
Under the proposed route, Sector-61 will be developed as a common station, serving as a junction for both the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC). It will be designed as an interchange station to facilitate easy line transfers for passengers. Moving beyond Sector-61, the metro will extend to Sector-4 in Greater Noida West, where it will have direct access to the RRTS station.
According to officials, the RRTS corridor will start from Sarai Kale Khan and reach Sector-4 and Knowledge Park-5 in Greater Noida West. Connectivity to the proposed Ghaziabad RRTS will be available at Knowledge Park-5, making it easier to access Jewar Airport. Passengers arriving at Sector-61 via the Delhi Metro will be able to board the NMRC metro directly to Greater Noida West, while those heading to Jewar can utilize the RRTS.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this route is ready. After some revisions, it will be sent back to the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet for approval. Officials are optimistic about receiving approval soon.
Krishna Karunesh, CEO of NMRC, stated that this project will alleviate daily traffic congestion between Greater Noida West, Gaud Chowk, and Noida. It will provide people with a better and more accessible public transport option, thereby reducing reliance on private vehicles. The elevated corridor will include stations at Sector-61, Sector-70, Sector-123, and Greater Noida West Sector-4.
To keep project costs low, the central government, state government, Noida, and Greater Noida authorities will jointly invest on an equity basis. Additionally, the DPR for the route from Greater Noida Depot to Junpat and from Botanical Garden to Sector-142 has already been approved by the central government.
The detailed designing, topography survey, and soil testing for these projects are nearly complete. Both projects are expected to be inaugurated together next month.
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