PM Modi inaugurates first phase of metro to GIFT city 

Ahmedabad  : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and flagged off the 20.8 km long corridor of Phase 2 of the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Rail project from Sector-1 station in the state capital.

The extension will connect GNLU, PDEU, GIFT City and Gandhinagar’s Sector-1, significantly improving urban mobility between the two cities.

The 33.5 km journey from APMC (Vasna) to Gandhinagar Sector-1 will cost ₹35 and take 65 minutes, offering a much cheaper alternative to taxi or auto-rickshaw rides, which can cost over ₹375 for the same distance.

The metro train will operate from Motera Stadium station to Sector-1 metro station in Gandhinagar from 8 am to 6.35 pm, and from Sector-1 metro station to Motera Stadium metro station from 7.20 am to 7.20 pm.

The Phase 2 extension will cover a 21 km stretch from Motera to Gandhinagar, with a separate corridor reaching GIFT City, enhancing connectivity for residents, professionals, and students.

The key features of Metro Phase 2 include: The second phase of the Metro rail will serve eight stations across Gandhinagar, including key locations like GNLU, PDEU, GIFT City, and Infocity. Metro services will significantly reduce commute times, making it possible to travel from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar within an hour.

Introducing the Metro Phase 2 is expected to have a transformative impact on the local economy. The ease of access to commercial hubs like GIFT City and Infocity will lead to higher productivity and stimulate growth in real estate around the new Metro stations.

Due to improved connectivity, residential and commercial units are expected to witness a surge in demand.

This Metro expansion, funded at ₹5,384 crore, also has environmental benefits. Encouraging the use of public transportation will help reduce air pollution and alleviate the burden on the city’s congested roads.

This project will support sustainable development, laying the groundwork for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to emerge as urban infrastructure hubs.