India
Centre Approves ₹2,390-Crore Extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line to Greater Noida West
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an 8.449‑km extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at a cost of ₹2,390 crore. The new corridor will run from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, adding five elevated stations and creating a direct link to Delhi Metro. PM Modi said the extension would improve access to offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs, ease congestion and shorten commute times. He highlighted that the project would boost connectivity and ease of living for residents of Noida and Greater Noida.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the extension will benefit many IT companies and Global Capability Centres in the area and provide better access to airports from various parts of the Delhi region. He added that a massive multimodal transportation hub, including a mega railway terminal, is being developed at the site.
A key feature of the new line is an interchange with Delhi Metro’s Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, giving commuters an additional connection to the wider Delhi‑NCR Metro network.
The extension will expand the operational metro rail network across Noida and Greater Noida to 71.878 km. It will improve connectivity to commercial and employment hubs such as Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, IKEA in Sector 51, and Anthurium Mall in Sector 73. The corridor will also serve offices and employment hubs including Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector 60, the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector 73 and Golden I commercial space in Greater Noida Sector 4.
Educational and healthcare facilities that will see better access include Delhi Public School in Sector 122, Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital in sectors 70 and 62, and Cloud9 Hospital in Sector 51. Residential areas such as Cleo County in Sector 122 and Gaur City 1 and 2 in Greater Noida Sector 4 are also expected to benefit.
The government said the extension will offer an alternative to road‑based transport, potentially reducing traffic congestion, travel time and road‑safety risks while also cutting carbon emissions compared with fossil‑fuel‑based transport. 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the approved extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line and what is its cost?
The Union Cabinet approved an 8.449‑km extension at a cost of ₹2,390 crore.
Which new stations and interchange will the extension include?
The extension adds five elevated stations and an interchange with Delhi Metro’s Blue Line at Noida Sector 61.
What impact will the extension have on connectivity and travel?
It will link Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, creating a direct link to Delhi Metro, improving access to offices, schools, hospitals, and easing congestion.