Noida metro expansion: Cabinet okays Aqua Line extension to Sector 142, 8 new stations to come up

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, a move aimed at strengthening urban connectivity in one of the fastest-growing manufacturing and services hubs in the National Capital Region.The project will be implemented by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRC) and will add 11.6 km of metro network with eight new elevated stations, cabinet minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The total project cost has been pegged at Rs 2,254 crore, with an estimated implementation timeline of four years.Botanical Garden will serve as a key interchange station, linking the Noida Metro Aqua Line with the Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line and Blue Line, improving multi-modal connectivity for commuters travelling between Delhi, Noida and Greater Noida.Once completed, the total metro network across Noida and Greater Noida is expected to cross 61 km, significantly enhancing last-mile connectivity and supporting urban and industrial expansion in the region.