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The Government of India has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, adding a 6.032-kilometre corridor that will connect Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The decision was cleared by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The new corridor will include five stations, four elevated and one underground, and is expected to expand the operational Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network to 77.63 km upon completion. The total project cost has been estimated at ₹2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction.

Airport Connectivity And Urban Mobility Expansion

According to official project details, the new metro stretch is designed to improve connectivity between residential, commercial, and transport hubs in Ahmedabad. Key stations include Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and the airport terminal.

The corridor is expected to integrate with existing metro lines, strengthening links between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Authorities have also highlighted its role in improving access to planned sporting infrastructure linked to future international events, including the World Police Games 2029 and Commonwealth Games 2030.

Urban planners expect the project to reduce travel time and improve last-mile connectivity in high-density zones that currently rely heavily on road transport.

Economic Activity, Employment And Infrastructure Growth

Government statements indicate that the project is expected to generate around 2,000 jobs during peak construction and approximately 500 operational roles after completion. Officials also expect improved connectivity to support commercial activity around metro stations and transport hubs.

The corridor is positioned as part of broader infrastructure development in Gujarat, where metro expansion has been used to link industrial, residential, and logistics zones more efficiently.

Environmental And Climate-Related Transport Outcomes

The project has been presented as part of efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based transport in urban areas. Officials state that expanded metro coverage could help lower vehicular emissions by shifting passenger traffic from private vehicles to mass transit systems.

Transport experts generally note that metro systems contribute to reduced road congestion and lower per-capita emissions in densely populated cities, although outcomes depend on ridership levels and integration with other public transport networks.

The Ahmedabad Metro expansion is part of India’s wider urban mobility strategy, which includes investments in electric mobility, rail infrastructure, and low-carbon transport systems across major cities.