Noida Metro Aqua Line Corridor Extension: Cabinet Approves 8.449 km Route with 5 Stations

On 11 November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04. The 8.449 km elevated corridor will have 5 stations and an interchange with the Blue Line at Sector-61. Once it opens, Noida and Greater Noida will have a 71.878 km active metro network.

The Union Cabinet’s approval of the ₹2,390-crore Aqua Line Metro expansion to Greater Noida West

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of the Aqua Line from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04. The corridor is 8.449 km long and will have 5 elevated stations. The project cost is ₹2,390 crore.

How big will the Noida metro network become?

Once this corridor starts running, Noida and Greater Noida will have 71.878 km of active metro network.

Which areas will Noida Aqua Line Metro expansion cover?

The route will have an interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector-61. 

1. It will link malls and offices such as IKEA (Sector-51) and Gaur City Mall.
2. It will also serve IT hubs near Sector-60, schools like Delhi Public School (Sector-122), hospitals such as Kailash Hospital and Rama Hospital, and large housing societies like Gaur City 1 and 2.

New Stations (5 Total)

• Noida Sector 61 (Interchange with Delhi Metro Blue Line)
• Noida Sector 70
• Noida Sector 122
• Noida Sector 123
• Greater Noida Sector 4 (Gaur City area)

Aim of Noida Metro Aqua Line corridor extension

The extension aims to join the key commercial, educational, healthcare, and residential zones of Noida and Greater Noida into one network. It is meant to ease daily movement for employment, business, education, and general travel. It also builds a base for future metro expansion in the region, supporting sustainable city growth.

Key advantages of the Noida Metro Aqua Line corridor extension

Here are the benefits of the Noida Metro Aqua Line Corridor Extension:

Better connectivity

These areas currently lack efficient public transport. The new line will give residents a direct link to work, markets, colleges, and hospitals. The Blue Line interchange also makes onward travel easier.

Less traffic and cleaner air

Metro travel is an alternative to road transport, so fewer vehicles on the road should mean smoother traffic, shorter travel times and better road safety. It also cuts carbon emissions compared to fossil-fuel-based transport.

Economic and social gains

Faster travel to transport hubs such as Delhi’s airport, railway stations and bus depots can raise productivity. Businesses near the new stations may grow, and investment may reach areas that were harder to access earlier. People from all income groups get fairer access to public transport, which lowers commute time and improves access to essential services.