Ahmedabad's Rapidly Expanding Metro System: Connecting the City and Beyond

The Ahmedabad Metro system is built for rapid transit in Ahmedabad City of Gujarat. Through the two-phase plans, Ahmedabad metro route will eventually connect the urban city Gandhinagar and the modern GIFT city. The Ahmedabad Metro is considered to be India’s eighth-best metro system. As per the planned routes for the Ahmedabad Metro, two lines with 32 stations will be completed during Phase 1, and two lines with 22 stations will be built during Phase 2.

Objective 

The Ahmedabad Metro was constructed to improve commuter convenience and lessen traffic on congested roadways. The goals of the Ahmedabad Metro are as follows:

• Offers safety to commuters while travelling.

• Affordable transportation to the commuters. The metro smart card with a 10% discount offer.

• Reduce traffic and travel times on the roadways.

Background

The 6.53 km (4.0 mi) long Ahmedabad Metro route between Vastral Gam and Apparel Park opened for service on March 6, 2019. The six stations along the East-West Corridor are currently operational of the Ahmedabad Metro

The remaining portions of Phase 1 of the Ahmedabad Metro become operational from October 2022. In January 2021, work on Phase 2 of the project began. Phase 2’s first line, which connects GNLU and GIFT city, is anticipated to be operational in the first half of 2024.

The highest speed of the operational metro and planned metro trains is 80 km/h (50 mph), with an average speed of 33 km/h (21 mph).

System Information

Top Speed: 80 kmph

Average Speed: 33 kmph

Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm

Electrification: 750 V DC Third Rail

Signalling: Communication-based Train Control (CBTC)

Key Figures

Operational: 37.86 km (Phase 1) | Under Construction: 21.42 km (Phase 1, Phase 2) | Approved: 7.41 km (Phase 2)

Daily Ridership: 40,000 /day (October 2022)