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Larsen & Toubro wins major Noida Metro contract for Aqua Line extension

Reported by Siddharth Deshmukh (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - Business ·

Source: The Hindu
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Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro has secured a large order worth between 1,000 crore and 2,500 crore rupees from the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Project Details

The heavy civil infrastructure business vertical of Larsen & Toubro bagged this project for the Noida Metro Aqua Line Extension. The work involves part design and construction of a 15.1-kilometer elevated viaduct running from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142 and from the Depot Station to Boraki. The project also includes building 10 elevated metro stations complete with architectural finishes.

Timeline and Scale

The construction work is planned to finish within a strict timeline of 36 months. Larsen & Toubro operates as a 32-billion-dollar Indian multinational company focused on engineering, procurement and construction projects, hi-tech manufacturing, and various other services across multiple geographies.

Context

Large metro rail expansions in growing urban centers like Noida help manage heavy traffic by offering reliable public transport alternatives for daily commuters. Infrastructure projects of this scale typically require careful planning and coordination across multiple government and corporate bodies to meet tight deadlines.

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