| Violet Line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Locale | Gandhinagar | ||
| Termini | GNLU GIFT City | ||
| Stations | 3 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Rapid Transit | ||
| System | Ahmedabad Metro | ||
| Operator(s) | Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited | ||
| Rolling stock | Hyundai Rotem | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 16 September 2024 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 5.42 km (3.37 mi) | ||
| Character | Elevated | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (Standard gauge) | ||
| Electrification | 750V DC Third Rail | ||
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The Violet Line of the Ahmedabad Metro is a metro route of the mass rapid transit system in Ahmedabad, India. The construction was started in January 2021 and was completed in September 2024.
History[edit | edit source]
The Government of Gujarat approved the Phase-2 of Ahmedabad Metro in October 2017 and revised it in October 2018. In February 2019, the Union cabinet approved the Phase-2 worth cost of ₹5,384.17 crore (US$750 million). It will extend the north–south corridor from Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar (23.838 km (14.812 mi)) with a branch line from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) linking Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and GIFT City (5.416 km).[1][2][3]
The tendering for the Phase 2 began in January 2020.[4][5] On 18 January 2021, the foundation stone of the Phase-2 was laid by Prime Minister Modi.[6] In February 2023, Titagarh Rail Systems won a contract worth ₹350 crore (US$49 million) for providing rolling stock for the Phase-2.[7][8]
The trial run of Phase-2 started in February 2024 between GNLU and Dholakuva Circle stations.[9][10] The Violet Line with all three stations was inaugurated on 16 September 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was open to the public on 17 September 2024.[11][12][13][14]
In April 2026, under Phase 2B, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC) invited the bids for extension of the Violet Line from GIFT City to Shahpur Circle with 3.33 km-long elevated corridor and 3 stations; at the cost of ₹290.33 crore (US$41 million).[15]
The GMRC also submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to extend the Violet Line to construct a 6 to 10 km (3.7 to 6.2 mi) elevated circular loop within GIFT City. The estimated cost for the construction is ₹2,000 crore (US$280 million). The project is expected to add four to six metro stations to connect the different campuses within the city.[16][17] Another proposal includes extension of Violet Line to IIT Gandhinagar. This 7 km (4.3 mi) route will have six stations and will cost around ₹1,750 crore (US$250 million).[18]
List of stations[edit | edit source]
Following is a list of stations on this route:[19]
| style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Rcr;" colspan="8" | Violet Line | |||||
| # | Station Name | Opened [11] | Connections | Layout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gujarati | ||||
| 1 | Template:Stl | ગિફ્ટ સિટી | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated |
| 2 | Template:Stl | પી ડી ઈ યુ | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated |
| 3 | Template:Stl | જી એન એલ યુ | 17 September 2024 | Template:Rcb | Elevated |
Map[edit | edit source]
Template:Rapid transit OSM map
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Gujarat nod for Rs 6,758crore Metro Phase II". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ↑ Nair, Avinash (20 October 2018). "Ahmedabad Metro Rail: After Centre objects, Metro rail link to GIFT City shortened by 6 km". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 gets Modi Cabinet clearance ahead of Phase 1 inauguration on 4 March". The Financial Express. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ↑ "GMRC Invites Bids for Ahmedabad Metro's Phase 2 Construction". The Metro Rail Guy. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ↑ "Titagarh Rail Systems wins ₹3.5 bn contract for Ahmedabad Metro". Construction World. 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Titagarh Rail Systems awarded Rs 350-cr contract for 10 trains". The Indian Express. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase II trial run likely in June". Times of India. 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "A'bad-G'nagar Metro phase-2 trial run starts". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "PM Modi Inaugurated Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 And Vande Metro - Metro Rail News". 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad Metro connectivity to GIFT City by early 2024, says GMRC". 19 September 2021.
- ↑ "PM Modi Flags Off Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Phase-II, Takes Rail Ride". News18. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ↑ "PM Modi inaugurates 2nd phase of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project". India Today. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ↑ https://deshgujarat.com/2026/04/09/gift-city-shahpur-metro-290-crore-tender-invited-for-construction-of-viaduct-3-stations/
- ↑ Nair, Avinash (30 November 2024). "Metro-loop proposed inside GIFT City campus; to cost ₹2000 crore". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ↑ "How Will New Metro Route from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport Benefit Commuters?". Times Now. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ↑ "GMRC eyes metro link to Olympics venue". Ahmedabad Mirror. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Route Information and Time Table". AHMEDABAD METRO RAIL PROJECT. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.