CCEA clears Noida Metro link

In a push to improve urban connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an 11.56 km extension corridor of the Noida Metro Aqua Line — from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142. The total project cost has been pegged at `2,254 crore, with an estimated implementation timeline of four years.

Once completed, the total metro network across Noida and Greater Noida is expected to cross 61 km, according to the statement issued by the Government. The project will be implemented by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL) and will include eight elevated stations.Botanical Garden will serve as a key interchange station, linking the Noida Metro Aqua Line with the Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line and Blue Line for commuters travelling between Delhi, Noida and Greater Noida.The extension will also enable quicker access for Noida residents to airports and major railway stations in Delhi, improving daily commute and intercity travel.