The Delhi Metro crossed city limits on Thursday and entered Uttar Pradesh (UP), connecting the national capital with the satellite town of Noida.Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said the rail line would be further extended to Greater Noida and service the proposed airport at Javer and SEZs in the area.
“Our government is trying to extend the service to the rest of the state as well, beginning with Greater Noida,” she said. The 13.1-km Yamuna Bank-Noida line was inaugurated by Union urban development minister S Jaipal Reddy in the presence of Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit at the newly-built Akshardham station.Reddy also flagged off the first train to Noida City Centre (Sector 32).
“This is an historic line. I am very happy and proud to be part of this occasion that marks the extension of the legendary Delhi Metro beyond the National Capital Region,” Reddy said. The line will be opened to the public at 6 am on Friday and is expected to reduce road traffic, as a majority of people in East Delhi and trans-Yamuna areas are likely to use the facility.
The Noida corridor, built at a cost of Rs630 crore, is elevated and will be integrated with the existing 34.3-km Yamuna Bank-Dwarka Sector 9 segment, extending Line-3’s length to 47.4 km.
To start with, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will run eight brand new broad gauge trains, procured from Bombardier, on the line.
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