Hans News Service New Delhi

TheUnion Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail Corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 at an estimated cost of Rs 2,390 crore, with a length of 8.449 kilometres and five elevated stations.

The project, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development, an official statement said.

The prime minister listed the advantages of the project, saying it would provide a major boost to connectivity and ease of living. "As Noida and Greater Noida grow, why should daily commutes become longer? Here is some good news for the people of Noida and Greater Noida!

The Cabinet has approved an extension of the Aqua Line Metro. "Key advantages: easier access to offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs. Less congestion. Shorter commutes.

A major boost to connectivity and ease of livingindeed," Modi said in a post on X. The project would be completed over a period of four years, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters at a Cabinet briefing. Upon operationalisation of this corridor, Noida and Greater Noida will have 71.878 kilometres of active metro rail network, he said.

Vaishnaw said this project acts as a major expansion of the metro rail network in the city. The corridor will introduce approximately 8.449 kilometres of new metro lines, significantly improving public transportation in Noida and Greater Noida, which currently lack efficient connectivity. It will also provide direct connectivity with high-demand corridors, including an interchange at Noida Sector 61 on the Blue Line, the statement said.