High Speed Metro And Rail
High-Speed Metro and Rail Connectivity
A proposal to develop a high-speed metro rail corridor connecting Ahmedabad, Dholera, and Gandhinagar was submitted under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Master Plan and has been approved by the Central Government.
This ambitious project aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity to the Dholera Smart City by developing a modern, high-speed urban transport system. The metro line will link Gujarat’s major urban centers—including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Dholera—to key infrastructure such as the Dholera International Airport, major railway stations, and central bus depots. The integration of the metro with the upcoming international airport at Dholera is expected to play a crucial role in its success and accessibility.
The project will be executed in two phases:
Phase 1: Will connect Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, covering approximately 61.55 kilometers.
Phase 2: Will extend from Gandhinagar to Dholera Smart City, passing through GIFT City, and spanning an additional 38.45 kilometers.
Together, the two phases will cover a total distance of 100 kilometers, ensuring seamless and efficient travel across the region.
Metro Train Route
| Phase 1 : | APMC/Vasna- Akshardham (Gandhinagar) via Ashram Road-Motera-Koba Circle | 32.65 Kms |
| Ahmedabad junction – Thaltej via Delhi Darwaja | 10.9 Kms | |
| Phase 2 | Koba Circle – GIFT City – Gandhinagar | 10 Kms |
| Koba Circle – Airport | 8 Kms |
The project shall be developed under complete authority of a special purpose vehicle(GoG owned). This vehicle shall undertake and complete crucial tasks such as acquiring land for development of metro corridor, metro stations and bus stations. It shall also be responsible for seamless shifting of the utilities in a phased manner.
The special purpose vehicle has been formed with an initial paid up capital of Rupees 10 Crores and authorized capital of Rupees 200 Crores. The SPV shall also own responsibility of discussing the funding pattern for the project with both state and central government and finalizing it thereafter.
The smart city Dholerametro project is expected to be a carrier of 80,000 passengers per hour (40,000 in each direction) and 1.70 million commuters are expected to use by the year 2031.