DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a major boost to urban connectivity in the National Capital Region, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142. The 11.56km elevated corridor, featuring 8 new stations, will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹2,254 crore with completion targeted within four years. The approval, granted in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, marks a significant milestone in strengthening metro connectivity across key commercial and residential zones in Noida and Greater Noida.
Project Overview
The extension will branch from the existing Botanical Garden Metro Station and connect several important commercial, residential, and employment hubs along the route. Upon completion, the total metro network in Noida and Greater Noida will expand to over 61 kilometers.
The project, to be implemented by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRC), addresses a critical gap in the current metro network. Currently, commuters traveling between the Aqua Line and Delhi Metro’s Blue and Magenta Lines must exit at Sector 52 and walk to Sector 51 to switch lines. The new extension will provide seamless interchange at Botanical Garden, eliminating this inconvenience and improving travel efficiency.
| Project Details | |
| Corridor Length | 11.56 kilometers (elevated) |
| Number of Stations | 8 elevated stations |
| Project Cost | ₹2,254 crore |
| Completion Timeline | 4 years |
| Implementing Agency | Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRC) |
| Approval Date | February 14, 2026 |
The Botanical Garden station will serve as a major interchange hub, providing seamless connectivity between the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line and Delhi Metro’s Blue Line and Magenta Line. This integration will enable smooth, convenient travel for commuters moving between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi, including improved access to Indira Gandhi International Airport and major railway stations.
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