The extension plan involves the addition of eleven new metro stations along the Aqua Line corridor, covering key sectors in Greater Noida and Noida, including sectors 51, 61, 70, 122, and 123.
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In a noteworthy development, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has been granted approval for extending the Aqua Line Corridor to Greater Noida West. This strategic decision aims to enhance connectivity between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi, facilitating seamless travel for commuters across these regions. The extension plan involves the addition of eleven new metro stations along the Aqua Line corridor, covering key sectors in Greater Noida and Noida, including sectors 51, 61, 70, 122, and 123. Spanning a distance of 17.43 kilometres, the extension project is set to introduce vital transportation links in the area.
THE 11 NEW STATIONS ALONG THE NEW AQUA LINE
Noida Sector 51 (existing)
Noida Sector 61
Noida Sector 70
Noida Sector 122
Noida Sector 123
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Greater Noida Sector 4
Ecotech 12
Greater Noida Sector 2
Greater Noida Sector 3
Greater Noida Sector 10
Greater Noida Sector 12
Greater Noida Knowledge Park V
“The importance of the project is due to the proposed inter-connectivity of the existing operational Aqua Line to the DMRC’s Blue line at Sector-61 station and benefiting the commuters of Noida, Greater Noida West area and Greater Noida area with faster and direct connectivity towards Noida and Delhi and vice versa. The plan proposed 11 stations on a 17.43-km route with a cost of Rs 2991.60 crore,” NMRC Managing Director Lokesh M had said earlier to ANI.
At present, the Aqua Line connects Sector 51 of Noida with Depot station in Greater Noida. The average daily ridership has increased from 18,000 in 2019 to 45,000 in 2023.
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Additionally, it is anticipated that the construction of the new metro line will lessen traffic congestion on the highways, cutting commuter travel times and lowering pollution levels. One of the is a corridor between the Botanical Garden Metro station and Noida Sector-142 station, while the other is an extension from NMCR’s Depot Station to Bodaki in Greater Noida.
