NEW DELHI – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore.
The new stretch will be an 8.449-km, fully elevated corridor with five new stations. Once it opens, the combined operational metro network across Noida and Greater Noida will grow to 71.878 km.
Announcing the decision, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the corridor will significantly improve public transport in areas that currently lack efficient connectivity. The extension will also offer an interchange with the Delhi Metro Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, giving commuters seamless access to the wider Delhi-NCR network.
The line is expected to serve a wide range of locations. Among the commercial hubs along the route are Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, IKEA in Sector 51 and Anthurium Mall in Sector 73. Major employers such as Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech will also be within reach, as will educational institutions like Delhi Public School and healthcare facilities including Kailash Hospital, Cloud9 Hospital and Rama Hospital. Large residential societies, among them Gaur City 1 and 2 and Cleo County, will also gain a metro link.
Officials said the project is targeted for completion in four years. It is expected to ease traffic congestion, cut travel times and encourage greater use of public transport in the fast-growing Noida–Greater Noida region.
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