PM Modi, CM Yogi Greenlight Noida Metro Upgrade, Botanical Garden to Become Key Hub

Updated: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 16:55 [IST]

The Noida Metro is set for a major upgrade as the Central Government approves an 11.56 km extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden. The new corridor will feature eight elevated stations and turn Botanical Garden into a critical interchange, linking the Aqua Line with Delhi Metro's Blue and Magenta Lines. Commuters traveling between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi are expected to benefit from smoother, faster, and more convenient journeys.

The Cabinet decision, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sets the project cost at Rs 2,254 crore with a completion timeline of four years. Once operational, the Noida Metro network will span 61.62 km, creating a seamless metro experience across the region.

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The Central Government has approved an 11.56 km Noida Metro extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, including eight stations, at a cost of Rs 2,254 crore, expected to be completed in four years, linking the Aqua Line with Delhi Metro's Blue and Magenta Lines; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted its benefits.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the approval, highlighting that the extension will strengthen Noida as a major hub for manufacturing and services while significantly improving daily commuting for lakhs of passengers. He called Botanical Garden a future centerpiece for metro connectivity.

In addition, the Delhi government recently approved Metro Phase V(A) under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, introducing three new corridors covering 16 km with 13 stations at a cost of Rs 12,014.91 crore. With these projects, the NCR metro network is set for a transformative expansion, redefining public transport and urban mobility.