Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A gets Cabinet nod, boosting growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Ahmedabad's urban transformation will receive a major boost with the approval of Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, which is expected to strengthen connectivity, improve access to the city's airport, generate employment, and support sustainable urban development.
Sharing his views on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the metro expansion would make travel faster and more convenient while easing traffic congestion and enhancing the city's infrastructure."Ahmedabad's urban transformation is getting further momentum. The Cabinet's approval for Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project will strengthen connectivity, particularly to the airport, thus making travel faster and more convenient. This expansion will reduce congestion, create employment opportunities and contribute to sustainable urban growth," Modi said.

Ahmedabad’s urban transformation is getting further momentum!

The Cabinet’s approval for Phase 2(A) of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project will strengthen connectivity, particularly to the airport, thus making travel faster and more convenient. This expansion will reduce…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2026

The approval was granted by the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, on Wednesday. The project involves the construction of a 6.032-km metro corridor comprising five stations, including four elevated stations and one underground station.According to an official release, the proposed stations on the corridor will be Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport. The project will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2,169.04 crore, including Interest During Construction (IDC).Once completed, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro network will expand to 77.63 km, further strengthening the region's public transportation system. The new corridor is expected to significantly improve connectivity to the airport while providing efficient transit access to several residential and commercial areas that currently lack robust public transport infrastructure.

#WATCH | The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday approved Phase 2(A) of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project with corridor for a length of 6.032 Km with 05 stations (04 Elevated and 01 underground).

On operationalisation of Phase 2(A),… pic.twitter.com/5TC6HRSAVW

— ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026

According to government sources the project will seamlessly integrate with the existing Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro network and help meet future transportation requirements arising from major international events planned in the region, including facilities associated with the World Police Games 2029 and the Commonwealth Games 2030.Officials noted that the metro extension is expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles, helping ease road congestion, lower travel times, and improve road safety. Better connectivity to key transport hubs such as airports, railway stations, and bus terminals is also expected to support economic activity and improve overall urban mobility.The project is designed to provide broader access to affordable and reliable public transport across different socio-economic groups while improving connectivity to workplaces, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other essential services.In addition to transportation benefits, the metro expansion is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities. During peak construction activity, around 2,000 jobs are likely to be created, while nearly 500 personnel are expected to be engaged during the operation and maintenance phase of the project.

(State Correspondent)