Noida Metro Rail Corporation to Release Tenders for Aqua Line Extension
NMRC to issue tenders for Aqua Line extension next month
Hindustan Times
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The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) plans to issue tenders next month for the extension of the Aqua Line, covering key corridors from Botanical Garden to Sector 142 and Depot to Bodaki. This extension aims to enhance connectivity in Noida and Greater Noida, with a total project cost of approximately ₹2,670.35 crore (about $320 million USD).
- 01Tenders for the Aqua Line extension will be issued next month.
- 02The project includes an 11.56-km corridor from Botanical Garden to Sector 142 and a 2.6-km link from Depot to Bodaki.
- 03The total estimated cost for both extensions is ₹2,670.35 crore (around $320 million USD).
- 04The extension aims to improve last-mile connectivity and facilitate access to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 05The project is expected to be completed within three years.
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The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announced that it will issue tenders next month for the long-awaited extension of the Aqua Line, which includes a 11.56-km corridor from Botanical Garden to Sector 142 and a 2.6-km link from Depot to Bodaki. The total estimated cost for these extensions is ₹2,670.35 crore (approximately $320 million USD). The NMRC will also hire a general consultant to oversee the projects, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Currently, the Aqua Line connects Noida Sector 51 to Depot Station in Greater Noida, serving around 58,281 passengers daily. The extensions are expected to strengthen last-mile connectivity in the region and improve access to key locations, including Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Botanical Garden-Sector 142 corridor has already received approval from the Union cabinet, while the Depot-Bodaki stretch was cleared last year. The project aims to be completed within three years.
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The Aqua Line extension will significantly improve public transport connectivity in Noida and Greater Noida, making it easier for residents to access major hubs and the airport.
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