Noida Metro Gears Up For Aqua Line Extension; DDC Tender Process Underway – Project Details Inside News24 –
Noida Metro Aqua Line Extension: The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on Thursday convened a pre-bid meeting for appointment of detailed design consultant for Aqua Line extension projects in Noida. The meeting chaired by NMRC Executive Director Mahendra Prasad took place at the NMRC Head Office. More than 10 reputed design consultancy agencies participated in this meeting. The technical bid opening for this tender is scheduled within the month of September.
Notably, the NMRC had invited e-tenders on August 18, 2025, for the Appointment of Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural. and E&M Works, including Traction Works for the Elevated Sections of the proposed Aqua Line Extension Projects.
The tender includes designing new metro extension routes from Noida Sector 51 to Knowledge Park V, Noida Sector-142 to Botanical Garden, and from Depot Station to Boraki. Additionally, it involves the augmentation of the existing depot and associated Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) works.
“The engagement of a Detailed Design Consultant is of critical importance as the DDC will prepare comprehensive and integrated designs for Civil, Architectural, E&M components with adherence to international safety and quality standards. Further, DDC will facilitate smooth and swift procurement processes through timely preparation of design documents and technical specifications and will provide expert support during the execution stage to minimize delays and optimize costs,” the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Ltd stated in its latest release.
About Aqua Line Metro Extension Project
On July 24, 2025, the central government had officially sanctioned the extension of the Aqua Line Metro Corridor from Depot Station to the Multimodal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Boraki. This followed an earlier approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Uttar Pradesh government, reinstating a joint commitment toward improved urban connectivity and infrastructure development.
The proposed metro extension will span 2.60 Kilometers, connecting:
1. Depot Station (Existing)
2. Junpat Village Metro Station (New)
3. Boraki Metro Station (New).
The Aqua Line extension project is expected to be completed within 3 years. Once operational, this will ease commuting between Noida and Greater Noida by promoting public transport usage, and contribute to sustainable, environment-friendly urban growth.
Boraki MMTH will emerge as a major transit hub integrating an Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT), a Railway Passenger Terminal, and a Bus Terminal, making this metro link vital for seamless multimodal connectivity.