Aqua Line to expand across 15.1 km as L&T secures major Noida Metro order

Noida’s Metro network is set for a major expansion after Larsen & Toubro (L&T) secured a significant construction order from Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) for two stretches of the Aqua Line extension, covering a combined 15.1 km of elevated viaduct and 10 stations.

L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure business will undertake part of the design and construction work for the proposed extensions connecting Botanical Garden with Noida Sector 142 and the existing Depot station with Boraki.

The scope includes construction of 10 elevated Metro stations, along with architectural finishing.

The company classified the order as significant, placing its value in the Rs 1,000-crore to Rs 2,500-crore range. The exact contract value has not been disclosed.

The project has a stipulated completion period of 36 months.

The Botanical Garden-Sector 142 stretch will strengthen connectivity between central Noida and the rapidly developing southern sectors, while the Depot-Boraki section will extend the existing Aqua Line towards the proposed Boraki Multimodal Transport Hub.

The Botanical Garden extension is particularly important because the station connects with the Delhi Metro’s Blue and Magenta lines, providing passengers with access to other parts of the National Capital Region.

The Boraki extension is expected to improve connectivity with the proposed multimodal hub, which is planned to integrate railways, inter-state buses and local public transport.

According to NMRC’s project plans, the wider Aqua Line expansion is intended to improve connectivity across Noida, Greater Noida West and Greater Noida, while providing additional interchange options with the Delhi Metro network.

The existing Aqua Line operates between Noida Sector 51 and the Depot station in Greater Noida.

L&T said the new construction package would involve elevated infrastructure and station development to support the expanding urban landscape.

The contract marks an important step in the implementation of Noida’s Metro expansion plans, with construction scheduled to be completed within three years.