The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has taken a significant step towards enhancing metro connectivity in Greater Noida West with the approval of the extension of the Aqua Line corridor. The revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) has paved the way for the extension, which will comprise 11 stations and cover a distance of 17.43 kilometers, starting from the existing Sector 51 station in Noida and culminating at Knowledge Park V in Greater Noida.
According to Lokesh M, Managing Director of NMRC, the project holds immense importance due to its proposed inter-connectivity with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) Blue Line at Sector-61 station. This connectivity is expected to benefit commuters from Noida, Greater Noida West, and Greater Noida, providing them with faster and direct access to Noida and Delhi, and vice versa. The estimated cost of the project is ₹2991.60 crore.
The Aqua Line extension is anticipated to alleviate traffic congestion along the Vikas Marg and Noida-Greater Noida Link Road, offering commuters a more efficient mode of transportation. Currently, the Sector 51 station of Noida is linked with the Depot station in Greater Noida, and with the extension, the connectivity will be further enhanced, catering to the growing demand for metro services in the region. The project is also expected to reduce travel time for commuters and contribute to the decongestion of road traffic in the area.
The proposed corridor will include stations at key locations such as Noida Sector-61, Sector-70, Sector-122, Sector-123, Greater Noida Sector-4, Ecotech 4, Greater Noida Sector 2, 3, 10, 12, and Greater Noida Knowledge Park-V. Of particular significance is the Sector-61 station, which will serve as an interchange station between the Aqua Line and the Blue Line, enhancing connectivity options for commuters.
In addition to the Aqua Line extension, NMRC is also working on expanding the metro network with two more corridors. One of these corridors will extend from NMCR’s Depot Station to Bodaki in Greater Noida, while the other will connect the Botanical Garden Metro Station to Noida Sector-142. The Detailed Project Report for the Botanical Garden-Sector 142 corridor is currently awaiting approval from the Uttar Pradesh government, following which it will require clearance from the Centre before implementation.
These projects reflect NMRC’s commitment to enhancing public transportation infrastructure in Noida and Greater Noida, catering to the growing needs of commuters and contributing to the region’s overall development. With improved metro connectivity and expanded network coverage, residents and commuters can look forward to more efficient and convenient travel options in the near future.
