Union Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A corridor

Key facts

• The Union Cabinet approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project at a total cost of ₹2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction (IDC).
• The approved corridor spans 6.032 kilometres and includes five stations, comprising four elevated stations and one underground station.
• The new corridor connects Koteshwar Road to the Ahmedabad Airport and includes stations at Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport.
• With the commissioning of Phase 2A, the total Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network will expand to 77.63 kilometres.
• The project is expected to employ around 2,000 people during the peak construction phase and approximately 500 personnel for operation and maintenance.