India, Nov. 1 -- The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has increased the frequency of trains on the Aqua Line during peak hours and extended late-night services, with the revised schedule coming into effect from Sunday to cater to rising passenger demand.

The headway between trains during peak hours has been reduced from 7 minutes and 30 seconds to 6 minutes and 35 seconds, NMRC officials said.

The last train from Sector 51 towards Depot station will now depart at 11.25pm, compared to the earlier departure time of 10pm. The first train will continue to operate at 6am from Monday to Saturday and at 8am on Sundays.

Anjenee Kumar, general manager of NMRC, said the corporation had announced the changes last week to improve passenger conv...