Noida, Greater Noida West to get direct Blue Line connectivity as Centre clears key Metro extension
- On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04. The 8.449-kilometre project will feature five elevated stations at an estimated cost of Rs 2,390 crore.
- Designed to bridge vital urban areas, the corridor will connect commercial hubs including Blue Sapphire Mall and Gaur City Mall with healthcare facilities such as Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital, and Cloud9 Hospital.
- Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the project will benefit IT companies and Global Capability Centres while providing better airport access from the Delhi region and supporting a new multimodal transportation hub.
- Separately, the Cabinet approved a Rs 62,370 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the 2026-27 rabi season and sanctioned Rs 3,230 crore for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum using North and South Block buildings.
- Upon completion, the project will increase the active metro rail network to 71.878 kilometres, helping reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel-based transport.
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Cabinet approves ₹2,390 crore metro rail link from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4
The project, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development, an official statement said
Noida-Greater Noida Metro network to expand with 8.4-km Aqua Line extension
The Union Cabinet has approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, featuring five elevated stations to improve connectivity and ease daily commuting.
Cabinet approves Rs 2,390 crore Aqua Line extension from Noida to Greater Noida
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Cabinet's decision, highlighting that the new corridor would improve access to offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs, while helping reduce traffic congestion.
Cabinet approves extension of Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04 of Noida Metro Rail Project with corridor for a length of 8.449 Km with 5 elevated stations. On operationalisation of this corridor, Noida and Greater Noida city will have 71.878 Km of active Metro Rail Network.
Cabinet approves Rs 2,390 crore metro rail link from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 - The Tribune
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 at an estimated cost of Rs 2,390 crore, with a length of 8.449 kilometres and five elevated stations.
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