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The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has initiated a topography survey to assess the elevation of buildings, markets, and roads along the proposed alignment of the Aqua Line extension from Botanical Garden to Sector 142. This 11.6-km stretch, set to run along the Noida Expressway, will connect the existing Aqua Line with the Delhi Metro’s Blue and Magenta lines, ultimately extending the metro network to Pari Chowk. The extension will also improve connectivity between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, located about 40 kilometers from the city. A project report by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is awaiting central government approval, but sources indicate that the metro extension may receive clearance soon, as flights are expected to begin at the Noida airport in April. The project was approved by the state cabinet in June 2024, with an estimated cost of ?2,254.35 crore, to be funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Noida Authority. Lokesh M, CEO of Noida, expressed urgency in advancing the project, emphasizing that the Aqua Line extension would significantly cut travel time between Greater Noida and Delhi, offering a direct metro connection to the Noida airport. The new line will provide a seamless link to the Blue and Magenta lines at Botanical Garden, requiring only one train change for passengers. Currently, passengers must switch trains at Sector 51 to access the Blue Line or Magenta Line and reach Delhis IGI airport. The new corridor will feature eight stations along its elevated route, including stops near Sector 96 (Noida Authority’s future office), Sectors 44, 105, 93, and additional stations at Sectors 97, 108, and 91. The topography survey, which includes mapping buildings, commercial zones, and utilities along the route, is expected to be completed in the coming weeks. This data will be crucial for determining the final alignment of the metro corridor and addressing any potential obstacles. The new stretch is projected to serve at least 70,000 passengers daily. Additionally, two other metro projects in Noida are awaiting government approval: a 17.4-km corridor from Sector 51 to Knowledge Park V, with 11 stations, and a 2.6-km extension from Depot to Bodaki, with two stations. |
