Noida Metro Initiates Tender for Two Corridor Extensions
Noida Metro issues tender to select agency for 2 corridors
Hindustan Times
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The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has issued a tender to appoint agencies for extending two corridors on the Aqua Line, aiming to enhance connectivity between Noida and Greater Noida. The projects include an 11.56-km corridor from Botanical Garden to Sector 142 and a 2.6-km Depot-Bodaki Link, expected to be completed in four and three years respectively.
- 01The NMRC has issued a tender for two corridor extensions on the Aqua Line.
- 02The Botanical Garden-Sector 142 corridor is 11.56 km long and will cost approximately ₹2,254.35 crore.
- 03The Depot-Bodaki Link will be 2.6 km long with an estimated cost of ₹416 crore.
- 04Completion of these projects will improve metro access to key areas and the upcoming Noida International Airport.
- 05The Aqua Line currently serves around 65,290 passengers daily.
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The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has issued a tender to select agencies for the extension of two critical corridors on the Aqua Line. The 11.56-km Botanical Garden to Sector 142 corridor is projected to cost ₹2,254.35 crore and is expected to take four years to complete. This corridor will feature eight elevated stations, enhancing connectivity to major sectors in Noida and facilitating access to the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The 2.6-km Depot-Bodaki Link is estimated to cost ₹416 crore and is scheduled for completion within three years. This link will connect the Greater Noida Depot station to the proposed Multimodal Transport Hub at Bodaki village. NMRC officials highlighted that these extensions are essential for improving transport links between Noida and Greater Noida, especially with the upcoming Noida International Airport expected to begin operations on June 15. Currently, the Aqua Line connects Noida Sector 51 to Depot Station in Greater Noida, serving approximately 65,290 passengers daily.
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These metro extensions will significantly improve public transport connectivity in Noida and Greater Noida, facilitating easier access to the upcoming airport and boosting local commuter convenience.
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