Adding to the metro network of the twin cities, Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has recently approved a budget of Rs 1,600 crore for the financial year 2017-18, UP chief secretary Rahul Bhatnagar, said recently, claiming that the state government has also approved a detailed security plan on the lines of the Chennai Metro. The cleared funds would be spent for various purposes of the under-construction 30km Noida-Greater Noida Metro link, which will be completed by 2017-end. The NMRC has roped in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for constructing the Noida-Greater Noida link where around 70% of the work on the project is already completed. The DMRC has partially constructed all 21 Metro stations and also laid the elevated track. Among others, the cleared funds have been allocated for procurement of coaches, managing the security apparatus, depots, finishing the work on Metro stations and other construction activities. The Noida metro will procure trains from China at an estimated cost of Rs.800 crore and also an 800-strong special police force will be formed to provide security to Noida-Greater Noida metro line.
