AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): On Sunday, March 10, the first metro train trials were conducted between GNLU and the GIFT CITY link.
GNLU-GIFT City Stretch
It is a 5.42 km Branch Line originating from the original Phase 2 of the Red Line running from Koteshwar Road to Mahatma Mandir.
It is worth mentioning that this project extends from Narendra Modi Stadium to Mahatma Mandir and GIFT City. It spans 28 km and has 22 stations, of which 21 km of the priority area, from Motera Stadium to Sector 1 and from GNLU to GIFT City, has been planned in a phased manner.
Extended Trials
The trials for the remaining stretch will be postponed even after the general elections are announced. The next trial of the metro service would be conducted on the Kota-Motera section of the Red Line.
CMRS Inspection
After the trials are completed, Commissioner Metro Rail Safety will be moved for inspection, which will take place from May to June. Metro rail services are planned to start by June.
A Tale of Milestones
According to metro officials, the entire stretch leading up to Mahatma Mandir is expected to be completed by year-end. The Thaltej to Thaltej Gam section is also slated for completion within the same timeframe. Following the elections, plans are being made to inaugurate the Sabarmati metro station.
Ahmedabad Metro
A detailed overview of Ahmedabad Metro has been provided below:
| Line | Phase-1 | Phase-2 | Total Length | |
| Blue Line | 21.16 km | — | 21.16 km | |
| Red Line | Main Line | 18.87 km | 22.84 km | 41.71 km |
| Branch Line | — | 5.42 km | 5.42 km | |
| Total Length | 40.03 km | 28.26 km | 68.29 km | |
Current Status
| Line | First Operational | Last Extension | Number of operational stations | Operational length |
| Blue Line | 4 March 2019 | 30 September 2022 | 16 (except Thaltej Gam and Kankaria East) | 19.76 km |
| Red Line | 30 September 2022 | N/A | 14 (except Sabarmati Railway station) | 18.87 km |
| Total | 29 (with Old High Court interchange) | 38.63 km | ||
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