New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Aqua Line Metro Rail corridor from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04, a stretch of 8.449 km with five elevated stations, according to a Press Information Bureau release. The Cabinet met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“As Noida and Greater Noida grow, why should daily commutes become longer?” Modi said in a post on X, calling the extension good news for residents and a boost to connectivity and ease of living. He listed easier access to offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs, less congestion and shorter commutes as the advantages.
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2026
Once the corridor is operational, Noida and Greater Noida will have 71.878 km of active metro rail network, the release said.
Pankaj Singh said in a post on X that five new metro stations will be built along the route, and that a direct interchange with the Blue Line at Sector-61 will give major relief to daily commuters. He thanked the Prime Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the decision.
The extension will add about 8.449 km of new metro line to a part of the twin cities that, the release said, currently lacks efficient connectivity. It will also provide direct connectivity with high-demand corridors, including the interchange with the Blue Line at Noida Sector-61.
According to the release, the phase is meant to integrate key zones of Noida and Greater Noida. Among the commercial hubs it names are Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall and office space, and Blue Sapphire Mall and commercial space at Greater Noida Sector-04, IKEA at Noida Sector-51 and Anthurium Mall at Noida Sector-73.
The corridor will also serve IT and business hubs, the release said, naming the Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech offices at Noida Sector-60, the Oil Industry Development Board at Noida Sector-73, and the Golden I office and commercial space at Greater Noida Sector-04.
Among educational institutions, it names Delhi Public School at Noida Sector-122. The healthcare facilities listed are Kailash Hospital and Rama Hospital at Noida Sector-70, Cloud9 Hospital at Noida Sector-51 and Rama Hospital at Noida Sector-62. Residential societies named include Cleo County Residencies at Noida Sector-122 and Gaur City 1 and 2 at Greater Noida Sector-04.
The release said that by linking these areas, the extension will not only improve connectivity but also stimulate economic activity and ease urban mobility for residents and commuters travelling for employment, business, education and general transit.
On traffic, the release said metro rail is an efficient alternative to road transport and the extension is expected to ease congestion, which can mean smoother vehicle movement, shorter travel times and better road safety. It also said the larger metro network can significantly cut carbon emissions compared with fossil-fuel-based transport.
The release said reduced travel times and better access to parts of the city and to transport hubs such as Delhi’s airport, railway stations and bus depots can raise productivity, and can attract investment and development to areas that were less accessible. It added that the extension will provide more equitable access to public transport for different socio-economic groups, reduce transport disparities and improve quality of life by cutting commute times.
The release described the extension as set to be a “transformative development” for the city, providing a foundation for future expansion. It did not give the project cost or a timeline for completion.
