Ahmedabad Metro To Reach Airport As Cabinet Approves ₹2,169 Cr Extension; Network To Expand To 77.6 Km

We come bearing good news for all Amdavadis! Metro connectivity to the airport is set to improve as the Union Cabinet has approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail project. With this expansion, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network will grow to 77.63 km, further strengthening the region’s rapid transit system and improving access to the airport. Scroll on to know all about this.

Cabinet Approves Ahmedabad Metro Extension

The Cabinet has given the green light to Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase 2(A), which will extend the network from Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to The Times of India, the 6.032-km metro extension will enhance links between key residential, commercial, and transportation hubs.

The project will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹2,169 crore and will seamlessly integrate with the existing Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro corridor, further strengthening the region’s public transport infrastructure. Reports suggest that the extension will feature a 3.33-km elevated section, one underground station at the airport, and five stations in total.

The project is expected to significantly improve access to Ahmedabad Airport from different parts of the city. Once completed, the operational metro network across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar will span approximately 77 km.

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Here’s All You Need To Know About This

The 6.032-km Ahmedabad metro extension will run from Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The authorities have planned five stations on this corridor—Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport.

While the first four stations will be built along the elevated section, the airport station will be constructed underground, reflecting the engineering complexity involved in integrating air travel with the city’s metro network. The expansion is also expected to support infrastructure development ahead of major international sporting events, including the World Police and Fire Games 2029 and the Commonwealth Games 2030.

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This expansion will improve public transportation infrastructure in Ahmedabad, and we can’t wait to see it.

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