New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, November 11, approved the extension of the aqua line metro rail corridor from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 4 at an estimated cost of Rs.2,390 crore.

The 8.449-kilometres metro extension will comprise five elevated stations, expanding connectivity between Noida and Greater Noida.

On operationalisation of this corridor, Noida and Greater Noida city will have 71.878 km of active metro rail network.

The project, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development, according to an official government statement.

The extension of the aqua line is aimed at improving public transportation i...