Uttar Pradesh: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the Noida Metro Rail Project’s Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4. The proposed corridor will cover a distance of 8.449 km and comprise five elevated metro stations, marking a significant step towards strengthening public transportation and urban connectivity across Noida and Greater Noida.
According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, once operational, the extension will increase the combined active Metro Rail Network in Noida and Greater Noida to 71.878 km.
Improved Connectivity Across Noida and Greater Noida
The proposed extension aims to improve connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and employment hubs. It will also provide interchange connectivity with the Delhi Metro Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, strengthening connections with the wider Delhi-NCR metro network.
The corridor is expected to improve access to several important commercial and institutional destinations, including Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, IKEA at Noida Sector 51 and commercial developments in Greater Noida Sector 4.
It will also benefit major employment and IT hubs, including Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech offices in Noida Sector 60, as well as the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector 73.
Educational institutions such as Delhi Public School, Sector 122, and healthcare facilities including Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital and Cloud9 Hospital are among the key destinations expected to benefit from improved metro connectivity. Residential communities such as Cleo County Residencies and Gaur City 1 and 2 will also gain improved access to public transport.
Boost to Sustainable Urban Mobility
The extension is expected to help reduce dependence on private vehicles, ease road congestion and improve commuting efficiency across the region. By encouraging a shift towards public transportation, the project is also expected to contribute to lower carbon emissions and improved environmental sustainability.
Improved connectivity is likely to support economic activity around the proposed stations by facilitating access to workplaces, commercial establishments and essential services. It will also strengthen access to major transportation hubs, including Delhi Airport, railway stations and bus depots.
The project is expected to contribute to more equitable access to public transportation for residents, students, professionals and commuters across Noida and Greater Noida.
With this approval, the Aqua Line extension represents an important infrastructure intervention in the evolving urban mobility network of Delhi-NCR, supporting more integrated, accessible and sustainable urban development.
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