March 7, 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on March 6 approved the detailed project report for extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line corridor from Depot station to Boraki, where a multi-modal transport hub is in the offing, news agency PTI reported.
To be built at a cost of Rs 416 crore, the 2.60-km extension will have two new stations, the report said citing officials. The proposal will now be sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for its approval.
According to Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), the owner of the Noida Metro Aqua Line, the “transformative” project aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate seamless transportation for the residents of Noida and Greater Noida.
“The approval granted by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet marks a pivotal milestone in the realisation of this visionary project. The DPR will now be forwarded to the Centre for its crucial endorsement, further advancing the journey towards enhanced connectivity and prosperity for the citizens of UP,” said NMRC managing director Lokesh M.
The MMTH Boraki site, slated to become a bustling multimodal transportation hub encompassing essential facilities such as railway passenger terminal and bus terminal, will now benefit from the inclusion of metro connectivity, he added.
The 29.7-km existing Noida Metro Aqua Line runs through some of the most prominent residential and commercial localities of Noida and Greater Noida.
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