Union Cabinet Clears Aqua Line Metro Extension from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4

Metro Extension Approved

The Union Cabinet approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 at an estimated cost of ₹2,390 crore. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the project will cover a length of 8.449 kilometres and feature five elevated stations.

Network and Benefits

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw stated at a briefing that the project will be completed over a four-year period. Once operational, Noida and Greater Noida will have a combined active metro rail network spanning 71.878 kilometres. The new corridor will provide an interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector 61, linking commuters to the wider Delhi Metro network. Prime Minister Modi noted on X that the corridor will ease daily travel to offices, schools, hospitals, and commercial hubs while reducing road traffic congestion. According to official statements and the Indian Express, key locations along the route such as Gaur City Mall, IKEA at Noida Sector 51, Tech Mahindra in Sector 60, and the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector 73 will gain direct metro access.

Context

Expanding urban metro networks is a common strategy in growing Indian cities to handle rising traffic volumes and cut road congestion. Major transit corridors connect outlying residential areas with business districts, commercial hubs, and healthcare facilities to make daily travel faster and more reliable.