Lucknow, Feb. 16 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension corridor of the Noida Metro Rail Project from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida).

The approved stretch will span 11.56 kilometres and comprise eight elevated stations. Upon operationalisation, the active metro rail network in Noida and Greater Noida will expand to 61.62 kilometres.

The project marks a significant expansion of the city's metro infrastructure and is expected to strengthen urban mobility across key residential, commercial and institutional zones.

The extension will provide direct connectivity to high-demand corridors and facilitate interchange at Botanical Garden station with the Blue Line and Magenta Line ...