• By Kamakshi Bishnoi
  • Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:18 AM (IST)
  • Source:Jagran News Network
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Noida Metro Aqua Line Extension: The much-awaited extension of the Aqua Line Metro to Greater Noida West is set to take a key step forward, with the project expected to be presented before the Public Investment Board (PIB) soon. Preparations for the presentation are underway, according to the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC).

The proposal, first shared in 2023, has changed, including the shift of the operational interchange station from Sector-51 to Sector-61 and the addition of two new stations. As a result, the project’s total route length has increased from 15 km to 17.435 km, covering 11 stations.

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The extension is planned in two phases:

  • Phase I: Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-2
  • Phase II: Greater Noida Sector-2 to Greater Noida Sector-5

Approval for the first phase could be received by late November or early December, after the PIB presentation. Once cleared, construction will begin within three months, with civil work expected to be completed within a year.

The project is projected to benefit more than 4 lakh residents of Greater Noida West, with an estimated ridership of 1.23 lakh daily passengers once operational.

Funding Structure

  • Government of India (Equity): 12.97 per cent
  • Government of Uttar Pradesh (Equity): 12.97 per cent
  • GIA (SD): 7.02 per cent
  • GoUP (SD): 7.02 per cent
  • NCR Planning Board: 44.98 per cent
  • Greater Noida Authority: 10.04 per cent
  • Noida Authority: 5 per cent

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Key Project Details

  • Total route length: 17.435 km
  • Stations: 11 (3 in Noida, 8 in Greater Noida)
  • Route length in Noida: 3.33 km
  • Route length in Greater Noida: 14.105 km
  • Estimated cost: Rs 2,991.60 crore
  • Funding share: 67 per cent Greater Noida, 33 per cent Noida

Sector-51 (operational), Sector-61 (proposed interchange hub), Sector-70, Sector-122, Sector-123, Greater Sector-4, Ecotech-12, Greater Sector-2, Greater Sector-3, Greater Sector-10, Greater Sector-12, Knowledge Park-V.

“Preparations for the Aqua Metro extension have begun. A new route will be developed via Greater Noida Extension, and a presentation will soon be made to the PIB,” said Mahendra Prasad, Executive Director, NMRC.