The Union Cabinet has approved Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project. This metro corridor will consist of 05 stations (04 elevated and 1 underground) and is expected to be completed over a period of the next 4 years. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 2,169.04 crore. This approved extension is a 6.032 km stretch from Koteshwar Road to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The names of stations approved for Phase 2(A) Corridor are:
- Ashram Road
- Koteshwar Prachin Mandir
- Sabarmati River
- Sardar Nagar
- Airport
Once Phase 2 (A) is operationalized, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar will expand its network to 77.63 Km.
This extension will link key zones, including residential & commercial areas, with the existing Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor, including Sardar Nagar, Indiranagar Society, and the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave.
Phase 2(A) will enhance connectivity between Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, GIFT City, and the international airport. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said that this corridor will provide better access to railways, bus terminals, and other transport networks.
Corridor II of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 is an extension of Phase I, which provides better connectivity to the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The two corridors of Phase II span over a length of 28.2 km and include 22 stations. The final section of Corridor II was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 11th Jan, 2026. Connecting with Phase 2 (A), these metro corridors are expected to enhance public transportation and boost urban mobility.
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