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NMRC to issue tenders for Aqua Line extension next month
NMRC said tenders to hire developers for two Aqua Line extensions (Botanical Garden–Sector 142 and Depot–Bodaki) will be issued next month, along with hiring a general consultant. The GC will validate DPRs and supervise construction, while Cabinet approvals and project details for the extensions provide context on scope and costs. The extensions are intended to improve last-mile connectivity in Noida and Greater Noida and support multimodal transport integration.
Why It Matters
The extensions aim to strengthen last-mile connectivity and multimodal transport integration in Noida and Greater Noida, potentially improving access to major hubs and destinations in the region.
Timeline
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Depot–Bodaki corridor details (cost, stations, MMTH link)
May 1, 2026
The Depot–Bodaki stretch will include two stations (Junpat and Bodaki) and is estimated at ₹416 crore, linking to the proposed Multimodal Transport Hub at Bodaki village, which will also house an ISBT and a railway passenger terminal.
Botanical Garden–Sector 142 corridor details (cost, DPR)
May 1, 2026
The Botanical Garden–Sector 142 corridor is described as eight elevated stations project, estimated at ₹2,254.35 crore, with completion expected within three years as per the DPR.
Tenders to hire developers and GC announced
May 1, 2026
The NMRC stated tenders to hire developers for the Botanical Garden–Sector 142 and Depot–Bodaki extensions will be issued next month, and a general consultant (GC) will be hired to validate DPRs, alignment, geotechnical data, and system requirements, and to assist in tender preparation and contract award processes.
Aqua Line ridership data (March 2026)
March 2026
The Aqua Line currently connects Noida Sector 51 to Depot Station in Greater Noida and records an average daily ridership of around 58,281 passengers, as per March 2026 data.
Cabinet approval for Botanical Garden–Sector 142 corridor
February 2026
The Union Cabinet approved the Botanical Garden–Sector 142 corridor.
Depot–Bodaki corridor clearance
July 2025
The Depot–Bodaki corridor was cleared by the Union government.
Detail Design Consultant hired last year
2025
Last year, NMRC had hired a Detail Design Consultant (DDC) who prepared the designs for civil, architectural, electrical and mechanical components for the two extension projects.