Noida Metro Will Get Longer: New Line to Connect Sector 142 and Botanical Garden

Good news for Noida! The government has approved a new metro line that will be 11.56 kilometers long. It will connect Sector 142 to Botanical Garden with eight new stations. This will make it easier for people to travel and help reduce traffic.
By Newsroom | Transport, Noida |

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for an 11.56 kilometer extension of the Noida Metro, connecting Sector 142 to the Botanical Garden. This development is set to add eight new elevated stations to the existing network, aiming to significantly improve public transportation within Noida and Greater Noida, and enhance connectivity to the broader National Capital Region (NCR). The project is anticipated to reduce traffic congestion, lower carbon emissions, and stimulate economic activity by linking key commercial and residential areas.

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Project Scope and Details

The approved metro extension will cover a distance of 11.56 kilometers, extending the Noida Metro's Aqua Line. This new segment will feature eight elevated stations. Upon completion, the total operational metro network across Noida and Greater Noida will reach 61.62 kilometers. The project is also estimated to cost ₹2,254 crore and is expected to be completed within four years.

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  • Key Features:

  • Length: 11.56 km

  • New Stations: 8 (elevated)

  • Total Network Expansion: 61.62 km (Noida & Greater Noida)

  • Estimated Cost: ₹2,254 crore

  • Project Duration: 4 years

Enhanced Connectivity and Interchange

A primary objective of this extension is to establish Botanical Garden as a major interchange hub. This station will connect the Noida Metro's Aqua Line with the Delhi Metro's Blue Line and Magenta Line. This integration is expected to facilitate seamless travel for commuters between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi.

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The extension is designed to link several key zones within Noida, including:

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  • Commercial Hubs: Advant Business Park (Sector 142), Skymark One Mall (Sector 98), Mall of Noida (Sector 93).

  • IT and Corporate Parks: Microsoft (Sector 145), TCS (Sector 157), Havells (Sector 126), Infosys (Sector 132), Cognizant (Sector 135), Adobe (Sector 132), Oracle (Sector 127).

  • Educational Institutions: Amity University (Sector 125), Panchsheel Balak Inter College (Sector 91), Mahamaya Balika Inter College (Sector 44).

  • Healthcare Facilities: Max Super Specialty Hospital (Sector 128).

Expected Benefits

The extension is projected to yield several advantages for the region:

Improved Public Transportation and Reduced Congestion

  • The new line will introduce 11.56 km of new metro lines, improving public transportation in areas currently lacking efficient connectivity.

  • It is expected to alleviate traffic congestion on Noida's roads by providing a viable alternative to road-based transport.

  • This is particularly relevant as rapid urbanization in Noida has outpaced surface transport capacity.

Environmental Advantages

  • The expansion of the metro network is anticipated to significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional fossil fuel-based transportation.

Economic Stimulus

  • Enhanced connectivity is expected to stimulate local businesses, particularly in areas surrounding the new stations.

  • The project is also seen as a factor that could attract investment and development in previously less accessible regions.

  • It aims to provide more equitable access to public transport, benefiting diverse socio-economic groups.

Official Statements

"The Extension Corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida) of the Noida Metro project will introduce approximately 11.56 km of new metro lines, significantly improving public transportation in the Noida city, which currently lack efficient connectivity and it will also provide direct connectivity with high demand corridors, including interchange at Botanical Garden (Blue Line) and Magenta Line." - Union Cabinet Official Statement

"With the addition of the Extension Corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida) under the Noida Metro Rail Project, the overall expansion of the Metro Rail Network in Noida and Greater Noida is expected to significantly lower carbon emissions when compared with conventional fossil fuel-based modes of transport." - Union Cabinet Official Statement

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reportedly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Union Cabinet's approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is happening with the Noida Metro?
The Noida Metro is getting a new line that is 11.56 kilometers long. It will add eight new stations.
Q: Where will the new metro line go?
The new line will connect Sector 142 to the Botanical Garden station.
Q: When will this new line be ready?
The project is expected to be finished in about four years.
Q: How much will this cost?
The cost is planned to be around ₹2,254 crore.
Q: How will this help people?
It will make it easier to travel between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi, and it should help reduce traffic and pollution.