AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): Ahmedabad Metro’s Phase 2 expansion has gained momentum after SYSTRA secured a new design consultancy contract for two important metro extensions. The project will improve connectivity to Ahmedabad Airport and GIFT City. It is one of Gujarat’s fastest-growing business hubs.
SYSTRA will provide Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services for the next phase of the Ahmedabad Metro project. The company had earlier worked on the design of Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 for Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL). The new contract will strengthen its involvement in the city’s expanding metro network. The assignment covers two elevated metro extensions that aim to improve connectivity between major urban centres, business hubs and transport hubs.
Airport metro link to add 4 stations
One part of the project known as Phase 2A. It will connect Koteshwar Road with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) International Airport.
- Length: 5.11 km
- Corridor: Elevated corridor
- Stations: Four metro stations
GIFT City Metro extension
The second corridor, Phase 2B, will extend metro services to Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), which continues to grow as a financial and technology centre.
- Length: 3.3 km
- Corridor: Elevated corridor
- Stations: Three metro stations
The Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro project also carries the name MEGA, which stands for Metro Express from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad. The name reflects the metro system’s role in connecting the two cities through a regional rapid transit network. The two new corridors target areas that continue to see growing passenger demand. Ahmedabad Airport handles a large number of travellers every year, while GIFT City continues to attract businesses, investment and employment opportunities. Better metro connectivity could support future growth in both the locations.