February 14, New Delhi – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the Noida Metro Rail Project from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida). The new corridor will cover a length of 11.56 km and will feature 8 elevated stations. Once operational, Noida and Greater Noida will have a total active Metro Rail network of 61.62 km.
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, provided details about the cabinet decisions.
Benefits and Boosting Growth
The new extension represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure, marking a major expansion of the Metro Rail network and providing enhanced connectivity across key zones in Noida.
Enhanced Connectivity
The 11.56 km corridor will improve public transportation in Noida and provide direct links to high-demand corridors, including interchange points at Botanical Garden connecting the Blue Line and Magenta Line.
Key areas integrated through this extension include:
Commercial hubs: Advant Business Park (Sec-142), Skymark One Mall (Sec-98), Mall of Noida (Sec-93)
MNCs and IT hubs: Microsoft (Sec-145), TCS (Sec-157), Havells (Sec-126), Infosys (Sec-132), Cognizant (Sec-135), Adobe (Sec-132), Oracle (Sec-127)
Educational institutes: Amity University (Sec-125), Panchsheel Balak Inter College (Sec-91), Mahamaya Balika Inter College (Sec-44)
Healthcare facilities: Max Super Specialty Hospital (Sec-128)
Tourist attractions: Botanical Garden, Sec-93 Park
By connecting these zones, the extension is expected to enhance mobility for residents and commuters, benefiting employment, business, education, and general transit.
Reduction in Traffic Congestion
The extension will offer an efficient alternative to road transport, alleviating traffic congestion in Noida and Greater Noida. Reduced road traffic will lead to smoother vehicle movement, shorter travel times, and improved road safety.
Environmental Benefits
The expanded metro network will help lower carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel-based transport, supporting the city’s environmental sustainability goals.
Economic Growth
Improved connectivity to key areas and transportation hubs, including Delhi's airports, railway stations, and bus depots, will enhance productivity and stimulate local businesses. Areas near new metro stations are expected to attract investment and development, including previously less accessible regions.
Social Impact
The extension will provide equitable access to public transport for diverse socio-economic groups, reducing transport disparities and improving overall quality of life by cutting commute times and enhancing access to essential services.
The Noida Metro Rail extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden is set to be a transformative development for the city. It promises enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life, laying a strong foundation for future urban expansion and sustainability.