The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 3.33-km extension of the existing North-South corridor of Gujarat Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur.
In a statement, the government said that the project, which is scheduled to be completed in four years, includes three elevated stations.
The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet, in its first meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex.
“The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,067.35 crore. This extended corridor is expected to benefit approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and approximately 58,059 passengers in 2041,” the statement stated.
It said that this corridor will strengthen connectivity between Ahmedabad and GIFT region. Major multinational companies, educational institutions, and commercial centers located along the proposed route will directly benefit.
This extension will also be beneficial to the daily commuters travelling between Ahmedabad and GIFT region for catering the travel need .​The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 3.33-km extension of the existing North-South corridor of Gujarat Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur.
In a statement, the government said that the project, which is scheduled to be completed in four years, includes three elevated stations.
The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet, in its first meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth, the new PMO complex.
“The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,067.35 crore. This extended corridor is expected to benefit approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and approximately 58,059 passengers in 2041,” the statement stated.
It said that this corridor will strengthen connectivity between Ahmedabad and GIFT region. Major multinational companies, educational institutions, and commercial centers located along the proposed route will directly benefit.
This extension will also be beneficial to the daily commuters travelling between Ahmedabad and GIFT region for catering the travel need . ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
