The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, approved an 8.449-kilometer extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore.
The new corridor will connect Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4, providing a vital direct link between the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) network and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Blue Line.
The project introduces five new elevated stations along the route, expanding the operational metro network across Noida and Greater Noida West to 71.878 kilometers.
Project Details & Sector 61 Interchange
A cornerstone of the approved expansion is a seamless multi-modal interchange facility linking the Aqua Line directly with Delhi Metro’s Blue Line at Noida Sector 61:
- Approved Route & 5 Elevated Stations: The extension spans Sector 61, Sector 70, Sector 122, Sector 123 in Noida, terminating at Sector 4 in Greater Noida West.
- Direct Delhi NCR Access: The Sector 61 interchange allows commuters from Greater Noida West and high-density residential sectors to transfer directly onto the DMRC Blue Line, facilitating smoother travel toward Central Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport via the Magenta Line.
- Relief for Commuters: The corridor eliminates the physical transfer distance currently required between Sector 51 (Aqua Line) and Sector 52 (Blue Line), drastically cutting transition times for daily officegoers.
Boost to Residential, Commercial, and Health Hubs
The expanded Aqua Line is designed to address public transit deficits across high-density residential belts and burgeoning commercial zones in Greater Noida West (Noida Extension):
- Commercial & Retail Access: The route provides direct connectivity to major shopping complexes, including Gaur City Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, H&S Mall, Anthurium Mall (Sector 73), and IKEA (Sector 51).
- IT & Employment Centers: It will serve corporate hubs housing IT majors like Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector 60, alongside commercial developments in Greater Noida Sector 4.
- Schools & Hospitals: The line improves public transport access to educational and healthcare institutions, including Delhi Public School (Sector 122), Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital, and Cloud9 Hospital.
