The Centre on Wednesday approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at ₹ 2,390 crore, paving the way for direct Delhi Metro connectivity to Noida and Greater Noida West.
“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 Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the project, which will have five elevated stations and connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4.
PM Modi, in a post on X, shared the “good news”, while highlighting key advantages of the extension. PM Modi said. He said the extension would improve access to “offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs”, ease congestion and lead to shorter commute time. The proposed corridor would provide a “major boost to connectivity and ease of living,” the Prime Minister added.
A shift towards metro-based commuting is also expected to reduce carbon emissions compared with fossil-fuel-based transport.
The government said the extension would provide an alternative to road-based transport, potentially reducing traffic congestion and travel time while improving road safety. Improved connectivity to workplaces, commercial centres and transport hubs, including Delhi airport, railway stations and bus depots, is expected to support economic activity and local businesses around the new stations, the government said.
