Metro rail between Noida, Greater Noida by 2017

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced that a new Metro rail system would be developed between Noida and Greater Noida by 2017.

A detailed project report (DPR) of the 29.707 km stretch, prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), has been submitted to the state government, an official told IANS.

To be developed at the estimated project cost of Rs.5,064 crore, the much-needed Metro link is expected to be commissioned by 2017. 

"The DPR is being forwarded to the union ministry of urban development for further action," said Principal Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Surya Pratap Singh.

"In view of the enormous pressure of passenger traffic on Delhi-Noida route and projected population of over 15 lakh in Noida and around 12 lakh in Greater Noida by the year 2031, a clean and smooth public transport facility, matching the transport infrastructure of Delhi, is urgently required in the area," he said.
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