Plan your journey on NMRC Aqua Line — India's 11th metro & India's first fully solar-powered metro, connecting Noida and Greater Noida.
| Stations Travelled | Token Fare | Smart Card (10% off) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 station | ₹10 | ₹9 |
| 2 stations | ₹15 | ₹13.50 |
| 3 – 6 stations | ₹20 | ₹18 |
| 7 – 9 stations | ₹30 | ₹27 |
| 10 – 16 stations | ₹40 | ₹36 |
| 17 – 20 stations | ₹50 | ₹45 |
Official NMRC fare: 1 stop = ₹10, 2 stops = ₹15, 3–6 stops = ₹20, 7–9 stops = ₹30, 10–16 stops = ₹40, 17–20 stops = ₹50. Smart Card (CITY1) gives 10% discount on every trip. Special discounts apply on Sundays and national holidays.
Monday to Saturday: First train 6:00 AM, last train 10:00 PM. Sunday: First train 8:00 AM, last train 10:00 PM. Peak hour frequency: 7.5 minutes (weekdays 8–11 AM and 5–8 PM). Off-peak: 15 minutes. Saturday and Sunday: 10–15 minutes.
Take the Delhi Metro Blue Line to Sector 52 station. After exiting, use the 300-metre pedestrian walkway (free e-rickshaws also available) to reach Noida Metro Sector 51 station. You need a separate Aqua Line ticket — Delhi Metro smart cards are NOT valid on NMRC. To plan your Delhi Metro journey, use a Delhi Metro Route Finder.
No. Delhi Metro (DMRC) smart cards are completely separate from the Noida Metro (NMRC) ticketing system. For Aqua Line travel, you need a NMRC CITY1 Smart Card (available at all stations) or a QR code ticket from counters, vending machines, or the NMRC app.
Yes! Noida Metro is one of India's greenest metros. All 21 Aqua Line stations, the train depot, and NMRC offices are powered by solar energy. Solar panels installed on rooftops of all stations, footbridges, parking lots and boundary walls generate an estimated 12 MW of solar power daily.
From Sector 51 to Pari Chowk is 16 stations. Official fare: ₹40 (token) | ₹36 (Smart Card, 10% off). Journey time: approximately 40 minutes. Board towards Depot at Sector 51.
Knowledge Park II station on the Aqua Line is the nearest to India Expo Mart and Exhibition Centre, Greater Noida. A short auto-rickshaw or cab ride from the exit takes less than 10 minutes.
Recharge options: Add Value Machines (AVM) at all Aqua Line stations, NMRC official website (nmrcnoida.com), or popular apps like Paytm and PhonePe. After an online recharge, tap your card on any AVM to update the balance on the physical card.
Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) owns the Aqua Line, but operations and maintenance are carried out by DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation). NMRC is a joint venture of the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh. Inaugurated on January 25, 2019 by CM Yogi Adityanath. It is India's 11th metro system and 2nd in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow Metro.
Phase 2 will extend the Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Knowledge Park V in Greater Noida (15 km, 9 new stations: Sector 122, Sector 123, Sector 4, Ecotech 12, Sector 2, Sector 3, Sector 10, Sector 12, Knowledge Park V). DDC contract awarded December 2025. Cost: ₹2,602 crore. A Botanical Garden to Sector 142 link is also planned.
The Aqua Line has 21 operational elevated stations spanning 29.7 km from Sector 51, Noida to Depot, Greater Noida. All stations are elevated (no underground). The line serves residential, commercial, educational, and IT zones across both cities.
Yes, NMRC provides parking at 15 metro stations. Key stations with parking: Sector 51, Sector 76, NSEZ, Sector 137, Sector 142, Knowledge Park II, Pari Chowk, and Depot. Paid parking for cars and two-wheelers. Penalty for violations: ₹50 to ₹5,000.
A QR ticket is valid for a single journey between two specific stations and can be purchased from counters, vending machines, or the NMRC app. A CITY1 Smart Card is rechargeable, works for unlimited journeys, gives 10% discount on every trip, and is the most convenient option for daily commuters.
Take Delhi Metro Blue Line from Botanical Garden to Sector 52 (5 stops). Exit and walk the 300m walkway (or use free e-rickshaw) to Noida Metro Sector 51. Board the Aqua Line towards Depot. Reach Pari Chowk, Alpha 1, or any Greater Noida station as needed.
Aqua Line uses lightweight rakes made of stainless steel and aluminium manufactured by CRRC Corporation, China. Each train has 4 coaches with seating capacity 186 and standing capacity 848 (total 1,034 passengers). Max speed: 80 km/h. Fleet: 19 rakes (76 coaches). Future expansion to 6-coach trains is planned.
Yes, every Aqua Line train has seats reserved for women, senior citizens, and differently-abled passengers. A dedicated women-only section is marked on the platform and inside trains.
No. Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited inside trains and on station platforms. Violations are punishable with fines starting from ₹200.
Passengers can carry one bag up to 15 kg within prescribed dimensions. All bags are screened at security checkpoints before entry. Hazardous, flammable, and oversized items are not permitted.
Yes, all 21 Aqua Line stations are fully accessible with lifts, ramps, tactile paths for visually impaired passengers, and designated spaces for wheelchair users inside trains. Staff assistance is available at all stations.
NSEZ stands for Noida Special Economic Zone, located near Sector 80–81, Noida. The NSEZ metro station on the Aqua Line serves the large SEZ area with numerous IT companies and industrial units. It is one of the busiest stations for office commuters on the Aqua Line.