In a significant development, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an extension to the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line Metro corridor from Sector-51 in Noida to Sector-4 in Greater Noida. The 8.449-km expansion will feature five elevated stations and is slated to enhance connectivity between the two cities, reducing travel time for commuters. This move has been welcomed by the Prime Minister as it aims to make daily commutes easier as both cities continue to expand.
The new corridor will extend the active Metro Rail network in Noida and Greater Noida to 71.878 km upon completion. The project is designed to connect residential areas, commercial centers, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities with the existing Metro network. This extension is expected to alleviate road congestion, shorten commuting time, and provide better access to major employment and business hubs.
The proposed extension will also benefit several commercial and retail destinations in the region, including Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, and commercial spaces in Greater Noida Sector-4. IKEA at Noida Sector-51 and Anthurium Mall at Sector-73 are among the destinations expected to benefit from improved Metro connectivity. Additionally, major corporate offices and IT hubs like Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech offices in Sector-60, Oil Industry Development Board in Sector-73, and Golden I's office and commercial space in Greater Noida Sector-4 will also benefit from the new corridor.
Educational institutions such as Delhi Public School in Noida Sector-122 are expected to benefit from the expansion, while several healthcare facilities like Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital in Noida Sector-70, Cloud9 Hospital in Sector-51, and Rama Hospital in Sector-62 will see improved access. Major residential areas such as Cleo County Residences in Sector-122 and Gaur City 1 and 2 in Greater Noida Sector-4 are also expected to benefit from the new corridor.
The extension is intended to improve urban mobility by connecting key residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare destinations through the Metro network. This improved connectivity is expected to benefit office-goers, students, patients, and other daily commuters traveling between Noida and Greater Noida. It is also anticipated to support economic activity by providing easier access to employment centers, business districts, and commercial establishments. The Cabinet's approval marks another step towards expanding public transport infrastructure in the rapidly growing Noida-Greater Noida region. Further project-related details, including the construction timeline and expected completion date, are yet to be disclosed.