Noida: Daily travel between Noida and Greater Noida is set to become more convenient after the Union Cabinet approved an extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line on Wednesday. The project will connect Noida Sector 51 with Greater Noida Sector 4 through an elevated corridor featuring five new stations.
The proposed 8.5-km stretch has been approved at an estimated cost of Rs 2,390 crore and is expected to be completed within four years. It will also improve access to the Delhi Metro network through an interchange at Noida Sector 61.
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Cabinet’s decision, citing the rapid population growth in Noida and Greater Noida as a key reason for expanding public transport infrastructure.
According to the figures shared by the minister, the combined population of the two cities increased from 7.39 lakh in 2011 to an estimated 24.7 lakh in 2021, based on the masterplan.
How Will The New Aqua Line Extension Help Commuters?
The extension is expected to improve connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, office complexes, educational institutions, hospitals and commercial centres in Noida and Greater Noida West.
The interchange at Sector 61 will provide passengers with a link to the Delhi Metro, making travel across the wider National Capital Region more convenient.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Cabinet’s approval, saying the expansion would help address longer daily commutes as the two cities continue to grow.
He said the project would offer easier access to workplaces, schools, hospitals and commercial areas while helping reduce road congestion and travel time.
Malls, Offices And Residential Areas To Benefit
The proposed corridor is expected to serve several commercial and institutional locations across the two cities.
Among the commercial destinations listed are Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall and commercial developments in Greater Noida Sector 4. IKEA at Noida Sector 51 and Anthurium Mall in Sector 73 are also among the locations expected to benefit from improved connectivity.
The extension is also expected to improve
