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	==History==		==History==
	In August 2012, the [[Surat Municipal Corporation]] (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smc-to-check-feasibility-of-four-metro-routes_1723024 "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes"]. DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.</ref><ref name=StateApproval>{{cite web\|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2012/08/11/narendra-modi-announces-states-aproval-to-surat-metro-train-project/\|title=Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project\|publisher=DeshGujarat.com\|date=11 August 2012\|access-date=1 January 2013}}</ref> The [[Government of Gujarat]] approved two corridors in January 2017.		In August 2012, the [[Surat Municipal Corporation]] (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smc-to-check-feasibility-of-four-metro-routes_1723024 "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes"]. DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.</ref><ref name=StateApproval>{{cite web\|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2012/08/11/narendra-modi-announces-states-aproval-to-surat-metro-train-project/\|title=Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project\|publisher=DeshGujarat.com\|date=11 August 2012\|access-date=1 January 2013}}</ref> The [[Government of Gujarat]] approved two corridors in January 2017.

	The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://news.railanalysis.com/surat-2-metro-rail-project-approved-by-central-government/\|title=DPR approved by Union govt\|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> It will be implemented by [[Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited]] and it will be financed mainly through equity from [[Government of India]] and [[Government of Gujarat]] on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/business-economy/industry/article/surat-to-get-two-metro-rail-corridors-check-details/379888#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s\|title=Surat metro will have 2 corridors\|access-date=10 March 2019 }}</ref> [[French Development Agency\|AFD]] has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project\|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2020/05/01/afd-to-lend-e250-million-for-surat-metro-phase-1-project/\|date=2020-05-01\|website=The Metro Rail Guy\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved {{INRconvert\|12000\|c}} for the project.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/pib-approves-surat-metro-rail-project-dpr/\|title=PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro\|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank [[KfW]] and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/india-germany-development-bank-sign-442-26-mn-loan-pact-for-surat-metro-rail-project/articleshow/88346447.cms\|title=India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project\|access-date=17 December 2021}}</ref>		The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://news.railanalysis.com/surat-2-metro-rail-project-approved-by-central-government/\|title=DPR approved by Union govt\|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> It will be implemented by [[Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited]] and it will be financed mainly through equity from [[Government of India]] and [[Government of Gujarat]] on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/business-economy/industry/article/surat-to-get-two-metro-rail-corridors-check-details/379888#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s\|title=Surat metro will have 2 corridors\|access-date=10 March 2019 }}</ref> [[French Development Agency\|AFD]] has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project\|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2020/05/01/afd-to-lend-e250-million-for-surat-metro-phase-1-project/\|date=2020-05-01\|website=The Metro Rail Guy\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved {{INRconvert\|12000\|c}} for the project.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/pib-approves-surat-metro-rail-project-dpr/\|title=PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro\|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank [[KfW]] and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/india-germany-development-bank-sign-442-26-mn-loan-pact-for-surat-metro-rail-project/articleshow/88346447.cms\|title=India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project\|newspaper=The Economic Times\|access-date=17 December 2021}}</ref>

	In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.<ref>https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/</ref>		In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/ \|title=First Construction bids invited for phase 1 corridor of Surat Metro project \|website=www.urbantransportnews.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607155200/https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/ \|archive-date=2020-06-07}} </ref>

	The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-surat-metro-projects-pm-modi-7137374/lite/</ref><ref name=":0" /> Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.<ref>https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-ahmedabad-and-surat-metro-rail-projects-everything-you-need-to-know-11610956526405.html</ref>		The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-surat-metro-projects-pm-modi-7137374/lite/\|title = PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ahmedabad, Surat metro projects on Jan 18\|date = 7 January 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-ahmedabad-and-surat-metro-rail-projects-everything-you-need-to-know-11610956526405.html\|title = 'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects\|date = 18 January 2021}}</ref>

	==Route Network==		==Route Network==
	The corridors are from [[Sarthana]], [[Varachha]] to ({{convert\|22\|km\|mi\|adj=on}}) and from [[Bhesan, Surat\|Bhesan]] Depot to [[Saroli, Surat\|Saroli]] ({{convert\|18\|km\|mi\|adj=on}}). [[Sarthana]]-[[DREAM City]] corridor will have 20 stations and Bhesan Depot-Saroli corridor will have 18 stations. Out of approved {{convert\|40\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} corridor, {{convert\|33\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} will be elevated, whereas {{convert\|7\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} will be underground.		The corridors are from [[Sarthana]], [[Varachha]] to ({{convert\|22\|km\|mi\|adj=on}}) and from [[Bhesan, Surat\|Bhesan]] Depot to [[Saroli, Surat\|Saroli]] ({{convert\|18\|km\|mi\|adj=on}}). [[Sarthana]]-[[DREAM City]] corridor will have 20 stations and Bhesan Depot-Saroli corridor will have 18 stations. Out of approved {{convert\|40\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} corridor, {{convert\|33\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} will be elevated, whereas {{convert\|7\|km\|mi\|adj=on}} will be underground.

	In Phase 1, 20 metro stations will be built on first corridor from [[Sarthana]] to [[DREAM City]] route and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from [[Bhesan, Surat\|Bhesan]] to Saroli.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/surat-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/\|title=Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates\|website=The Metro Rail Guy\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref>		In Phase 1, 20 metro stations will be built on first corridor from [[Sarthana]] to [[DREAM City]] route and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from [[Bhesan, Surat\|Bhesan]] to Saroli.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/surat-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/\|title=Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates\|website=The Metro Rail Guy\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref>

	===Line 1 (Sarthana - DREAM City)===		===Line 1 (Sarthana - DREAM City)===
	Length: 21.61 km		Length: 21.61 km

	Alignment: Elevated (15.14 km) & Underground (6.47 km)		Alignment: Elevated (15.14 km) & Underground (6.47 km)

	No. of Stations: 20		No. of Stations: 20

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	===Line 2 (Bhesan - Saroli)===		===Line 2 (Bhesan - Saroli)===
	Length: 18.74 km		Length: 18.74 km

	Alignment: Elevated		Alignment: Elevated
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	==See also==		==See also==
			*[[Urban rail transit in India]]
			*[[Ahmedabad Metro]]
	*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]		*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]

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The '''Surat Metro''' is an under-construction [[rapid transit]] rail system for [[Surat]] in [[Gujarat]] state of India. Two corridors with a combined length of 40.35 kilometers are under construction since 18 January 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title='Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/pm-modi-bhoomi-poojan-ahmedabad-metro-phase-2-surat-metro/708480|access-date=2021-01-18|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref> The project is expected to be completed by December 2023 at an estimated cost of {{INRconvert|12020.32|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-23|title=Surat Metro rail will start operating by December 2023|url=https://www.deshgujarat.com/2021/10/23/surat-metro-rail-will-start-operating-by-december-2023/|access-date=2021-10-24|website=DeshGujarat|language=en-US}}</ref>

==History==
In August 2012, the [[Surat Municipal Corporation]] (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smc-to-check-feasibility-of-four-metro-routes_1723024 "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes"]. DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.</ref><ref name=StateApproval>{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2012/08/11/narendra-modi-announces-states-aproval-to-surat-metro-train-project/|title=Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project|publisher=DeshGujarat.com|date=11 August 2012|access-date=1 January 2013}}</ref> The [[Government of Gujarat]] approved two corridors in January 2017.

The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.railanalysis.com/surat-2-metro-rail-project-approved-by-central-government/|title=DPR approved by Union govt|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> It will be implemented by [[Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited]] and it will be financed mainly through equity from [[Government of India]] and [[Government of Gujarat]] on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/business-economy/industry/article/surat-to-get-two-metro-rail-corridors-check-details/379888#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s|title=Surat metro will have 2 corridors|access-date=10 March 2019 }}</ref> [[French Development Agency|AFD]] has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2020/05/01/afd-to-lend-e250-million-for-surat-metro-phase-1-project/|date=2020-05-01|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved {{INRconvert|12000|c}} for the project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/pib-approves-surat-metro-rail-project-dpr/|title=PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank [[KfW]] and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/india-germany-development-bank-sign-442-26-mn-loan-pact-for-surat-metro-rail-project/articleshow/88346447.cms|title=India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project|access-date=17 December 2021}}</ref>

In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.<ref>https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/</ref>

The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-surat-metro-projects-pm-modi-7137374/lite/</ref><ref name=":0" /> Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.<ref>https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-ahmedabad-and-surat-metro-rail-projects-everything-you-need-to-know-11610956526405.html</ref>

==Route Network==
The corridors are from [[Sarthana]], [[Varachha]] to ({{convert|22|km|mi|adj=on}}) and from [[Bhesan, Surat|Bhesan]] Depot to [[Saroli, Surat|Saroli]] ({{convert|18|km|mi|adj=on}}). [[Sarthana]]-[[DREAM City]] corridor will have 20 stations and Bhesan Depot-Saroli corridor will have 18 stations. Out of approved {{convert|40|km|mi|adj=on}} corridor, {{convert|33|km|mi|adj=on}} will be elevated, whereas {{convert|7|km|mi|adj=on}} will be underground.

In Phase 1, 20 metro stations will be built on first corridor from [[Sarthana]] to [[DREAM City]] route and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from [[Bhesan, Surat|Bhesan]] to Saroli.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/surat-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|title=Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref>

===Line 1 (Sarthana - DREAM City)===
Length: 21.61 km

Alignment: Elevated (15.14 km) & Underground (6.47 km)

No. of Stations: 20

Stations:
* Sarthana
* Nature Park
* Varachha Chopati Garden
* Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalakunj
* Kapodra
* Labheshwar Chowk
* Central Warehouse
* [[Surat Railway Station]]
* Maskati Hospital
* Gandhi Baug
* Kadarsha Ni Nal
* Majura Gate (Interchange to Line 2)
* Rupali Canal
* Althan Tenament
* Althan Gam
* VIP Road
* Woman ITI
* Bhimrad
* Convention Center
* DREAM City

===Line 2 (Bhesan - Saroli)===
Length: 18.74 km

Alignment: Elevated

No. of Stations: 18

Stations:
* Bhesan
* Botanical Garden
* Ugat Vaarigruh
* Palanpur Road
* LP Savani School
* Performing Art Centre
* Adajan Gam
* Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium
* Badri Narayan Temple
* Athwa Chopati
* Majura Gate (Interchange to Line 1)
* Udhna Dawaja
* Kamela Darwaja
* Anjana Farm
* Model Town
* Magob
* Bharat Cancer Hospital
* Saroli

==See also==
*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]

==References==
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[[Category:Proposed rapid transit in India]]
[[Category:Transport in Surat]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Standard gauge railways in India]]