The Centre, which means the Union government, has cleared an extension of the Noida Metro's Aqua Line.
The project will cost ₹2,390 crore.
The new stretch is about 8.5 kilometres long. It will have five elevated stations, which are raised above the road.
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It runs from Sector 51 in Noida to Sector 4 in Greater Noida.
The extension will also have an interchange with the Delhi Metro's Blue Line at Noida Sector 61.
This gives commuters another link to the wider Delhi-NCR metro network.
Delhi-NCR is the National Capital Region around Delhi.
Key points
- The Centre approved an 8.5 km Aqua Line extension, costing ₹2,390 crore.
- Five new elevated stations run from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4.
- An interchange with the Delhi Metro Blue Line is planned at Noida Sector 61.
- The aim is easier access to offices, schools, hospitals and malls.
So why does this matter for daily commuters?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the news on X. He said the extension will give better access to offices, schools, hospitals and commercial hubs.
The government says it will also ease congestion. It also expects shorter commute times for people in the area.
Which places will the new line reach?
The route passes several malls, including Gaur City Mall, H&S Mall and Blue Sapphire Mall.
It also gives better access to IKEA in Sector 51.
Offices such as Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector 60 are on the way.
Kailash Hospital and Cloud9 Hospital are also near the route.
What happens next for the project?
The approval clears the way for the work to begin.
The sources do not say when construction will start or when it will finish.
Explainer
What happened before
- The Noida Metro's Aqua Line already runs, and its last train from Sector 51 now leaves at 11:25 pm.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said metro investments over the last 12 years have helped middle-class families, the poor and the youth.
Why it matters
The extension links Noida and Greater Noida with the wider Delhi-NCR metro network, which covers Delhi and the surrounding region.
What to watch next
- The project still has to be built, and the sources do not give a start date or a finish date.
