Ahmedabad–Rajkot Semi HSR
The Ahmedabad-Rajkot corridor is a proposed semi-high-speed rail line in Gujarat, promoted by G-RIDE (Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation), a state-Railways joint venture. Designed for standard-gauge running at up to 160 km/h, it would connect Ahmedabad with the industrial city of Rajkot, with much of its alignment shared alongside existing state/national highways and Indian Railways tracks to keep land acquisition down.
The project is at the approval/tendering stage, with a detailed cost breakdown prepared.
Why it matters
Ahmedabad-Rajkot is a test of a leaner semi-HSR model – one that reuses existing transport corridors to cut cost and land needs rather than carving an all-new alignment. If G-RIDE can deliver it economically, it offers a replicable template for connecting Tier-2 cities without the price tag of a greenfield high-speed line.
Key facts (verify before publish)
- Operator: G-RIDE (Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation)
- Speed: top 160 / average 120 km/h; standard gauge
- Cost: ~Rs. 28,291 crore (civil 21,391 + land 4,500 + rolling stock 600 + depot 500 + misc 1,300)
- Alignment: 119 km shared with highways, 22 km with IR tracks
- Ridership: TMRG lists 30,079/day (projection)
- Status: Approved / tendering
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- Delhi Metro
- Latest Ahmedabad–Rajkot project news
Official source: www.g-ride.in
Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad–Rajkot | Semi HSR | - | - | Approved |
Latest ridership: 30,079/day (projection)
Route map coming soon.
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