Good news for people living in Greater Noida West and Noida. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an 8.449-kilometre
extension of the Aqua Line Metro from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4. The ₹2,390 crore project will have five elevated stations and is expected to provide much-needed relief to thousands of residents travelling daily between Noida, Greater Noida West and Delhi.
The new corridor will connect residential societies, shopping malls, offices, schools and hospitals. Once operational, the combined metro network in Noida and Greater Noida will extend to 71.878 kilometres. It is expected to reduce traffic pressure around Parthala Chowk, Gaur Chowk and Ek Murti Circle, which regularly witness heavy congestion during office hours.
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 Living indeed.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2026
Noida Aqua Line extension: Where will it start and end?
The corridor will begin at the existing Sector 51 Aqua Line station and end at Greater Noida Sector 4, near Gaur Chowk.
Earlier project plans identified five proposed stations:
- Noida Sector 61
- Noida Sector 70
- Noida Sector 122
- Noida Sector 123
- Greater Noida Sector 4
Sector 61 will provide an interchange with Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, improving access to Delhi and other parts of NCR. The final station names are yet to be formally confirmed in the Cabinet announcement.
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Which malls, companies and residential societies will benefit?
Several commercial and residential locations are expected to get better metro access.
Shopping malls: Gaur City Mall, Blue Sapphire Mall, H&S Mall, Anthurium Mall in Sector 73 and the IKEA commercial development near Sector 51.
Companies and offices: Tech Mahindra and TCL Tech in Sector 60, the Oil Industry Development Board in Sector 73 and Golden I commercial complex in Greater Noida Sector 4.
Residential societies: Cleo County in Sector 122 and Gaur City 1 and 2 in Greater Noida West.
Hospitals and schools: Kailash Hospital, Rama Hospital, Cloudnine Hospital and Delhi Public School in Sector 122 are among the institutions expected to benefit.
These locations will gain improved access to the wider metro network. Some may still require road transport for the final part of the journey.
When will the Greater Noida West Metro extension be completed?
Earlier reports citing Noida Metro officials suggested a construction period of around four years, indicating a possible completion around 2030 if work begins soon.
The Cabinet announcement has not confirmed a commissioning date. Construction tenders, contractor appointments and the detailed work schedule will determine the actual opening timeline.
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How will the Aqua Line extension benefit daily commuters?
For residents of Greater Noida West, the biggest benefit could be easier access to the Delhi Metro network without depending entirely on buses, autos and private vehicles.
The government expects the extension to reduce traffic congestion, improve access to workplaces and make travel to schools, hospitals and shopping areas easier.
The project could also encourage more people to use public transport, although actual travel-time savings and passenger numbers will become clearer once the corridor opens.
