with the Union government rejecting the proposal to build a 14.9km Metro corridor between Noida and Greater Noida West, the Noida authority has sought permission from the Uttar Pradesh government to explore a new route option and prepare a fresh detailed project report, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The rejection had come as a major blow to residents of Greater Noida West, formerly known as Noida Extension, who are in dire need of a public transport facility for thousands of residents, who currently depend on their private vehicles, auto-rickshaws or private taxies for commuting from this hub of affordable housing, said officials.
