UP cabinet greenlights DPR for extension of Noida Metro Aqua line corridor

Extension of Metro in Noida: Uttar Presh Cabinet has granted approval for detailed project report (DPR) for extension of Noida Metro's Aqua Line corridor. extension will run from Depot station to Boraki, where a multi-modal transport hub is planned. 

2.60-km extension is set to include two new stations, Junpat Village and Boraki, with an estimated cost of around Rs 416 crore. DPR will now be sent to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for final approval. Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) sees this project as transformative, aiming to enhance connectivity for residents of Noida and Greater Noida. 

Despite approval for this extension, or proposals for NMRC's corridors, including one in Noida Extension, are still in planning stage. new extension is expected to facilitate improved transportation and contribute to prosperity of Uttar Presh.

With PTI Inputs