Noida: The much-awaited Aqua Line Metro Rail services has been inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today. Aqua Line Metro, which connects Noida and Greater Noida region, has a total of 21 stations, of which 15 of them are in Noida and six in Greater Noida. Reportedly, ahead of the inauguration of the Noida-Greater Noida Metro Rail Line, security has been tightened around the vicinity for CMs visit. The rail corridor would run between Sector 51 station in Noida and the Depot Station in Greater Noida. As per reports, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which operates the Delhi Metro, will assist the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) over the next one year in operating the Aqua Line.

Here’s all you need to know about the Noida-Greater Noida linking Auqa Line Metro Rail:

i. The Aqua Line Metro Rail corridor is 29.7-km long with a total of 21 stations, of which 15 of them are in Noida and six in Greater Noida.

ii. The Aqua line, which will have 19 rakes with 4 cars each, will halt on the stations including Sector 76, 101, 81, NSEZ, Noida Sector 83, 137, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, and Greater Noida's Knowledge Park II, Pari Chowk, Alpha 1, Delta 1, GNIDA Office and Depot metro stations.

iii. The metro rails are designed to run at a maximum speed of 80 kmph, clocking an average speed of 37.5 kmph.

iv. The Aqua Metro Rail line will have interchange sections at various stations. Commuters can get down at the Sector 52 metro station of the Blue Line and reach the Noida Sector 51 station of the Aqua Line, covering a stretch of around 200 metres.

v. According to NMRC, the minimum fares for the Aqua Line will Rs. 9 and the maximum Rs. 50, the NMRC had announced in December 2018. Commuters could buy QR-coded paper tickets or use smart cards.

vi. The Smart Cards used in Delhi Metro will, however, not be valid for travel in Noida Metro.

vii. Just like Delhi metro, there would be reserved seats for ladies, senior citizen and differently abled persons in the Noida Metro.

viii. The 49th battalion of the UP PAC has been entrusted with the responsibility of security on the Aqua Line, while some private security personnel will also be deployed.

ix. According to reports, dedicated space has been provided for wheelchairs in driving trailer cars at both the ends of the trains.

x. The Aqua Line, whose construction started in May 2015 and was completed in record time, was initially expected to be opened for public in November 2018, then December.