Ahmedabad Suburban Railway
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| Ahmedabad Suburban Railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board Indian Railways |
| Locale | Ahmedabad |
| Transit type | Suburban rail |
| Number of lines | 2 (planned) |
| Number of stations | 41 (planned) Category:All articles with unsourced statementsCategory:Articles with unsourced statements from September 2017[citation needed] |
| Daily ridership | 4,55,000 (Estimated) |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Train length | 3 coaches |
| Headway | 10 minutes |
| Technical | |
| System length | 52.96 km |
| Track gauge | Broad gauge |
Ahmedabad Suburban Railway is a proposed regional rail system in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It will consist of two corridors with frequent commuter services aiming to decongest road traffic and enhance connectivity between suburban and industrial areas.
History
The suburban railway was proposed to let people live in satellite towns and commute easily making less pressure on urban infrastructure. The project was conceptualised by the Delhi Metro Board around 2003. The Detailed Project Review was submitted to the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in October 2005. GIDB sent it to RITES for verification. The project had received approval in 2009 but was not implemented.[1] During Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2015, MOU was signed with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd for a suburban railway system in Ahmedabad. Later it was announced in 2016 Union Rail Budget.[1] The project was revived in 2025 and a new viability studies was proposed.[2]
Corridors
The project will use the existing Right of Way of Indian Railways, passing through Ahmedabad by upgrading and integrating existing facilities. Two corridors are planned for Ahmedabad Suburban Railway.[1]
- Corridor 1 : Barejadi-Ahmedabad Junction-Kalol (43.49 km) with stops at Geratpur, Vatva, Maninagar, Sabarmati, Chandkheda, Khodiyar, and Saij Sertha Road
- Corridor 2 : Ahmedabad Junction-Naroda (9.47 km) with stops at Asarva, Ahmedabad Airport, Saijpur and Sardargram
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Avasthi, Yogesh (26 February 2016). "Rail min breathes life into old suburban train project". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ "Revival of A'bad, Surat rail projects on cards". The Times of India. 18 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
External links
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat Category:Proposed railway lines in India Category:Transport in Ahmedabad
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