Ahmedabad Metro Expansion: 8 New Stations Planned on Airport and GIFT City Routes at ₹3,236 Crore
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Ahmedabad Metro expansion gained momentum with the foundation stone laid for two new corridors connecting the airport and GIFT City, adding eight stations to the network at an estimated cost of ₹3,236.58 crore.
The projects, part of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2, will extend connectivity from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport and from GIFT City to Shahpur village. Once operational, the total Metro network across Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar will expand from 68.28 km to 77.63 km.
The expansion is expected to improve connectivity for airport passengers, daily commuters and people travelling between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Ahmedabad Airport Metro Route: 5 Stations and Underground Connectivity
Under Phase-2A, a 6 km extension from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹2,169.04 crore. The Union Cabinet approved the project on June 10, 2026.
The corridor will have five stations, including four elevated stations:
- Ashram Road
- Koteshwar Ancient Temple
- Sabarmati River
- Sardarnagar
- Ahmedabad Airport (underground)
A 4.97 km elevated corridor will connect the existing Koteshwar Road stretch to the underground section. From Taj Circle, a 1.01 km twin cut-and-cover tunnel will lead to the airport station.
Passengers will be able to access Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 through lifts, escalators and staircases from the underground station.
Utility shifting work is nearing completion, with construction expected to gather pace after Diwali.
GIFT City-Shahpur Metro Extension to Cost ₹1,067 Crore
Under Phase-2B, GMRC will extend the existing North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur village.
The 3.33 km elevated extension will cost approximately ₹1,067.54 crore and include three new stations. The project has a completion timeline of four years, with operations targeted by 2030.
Currently, passengers travelling between GIFT City and Ahmedabad have to change routes. The extension is expected to provide a more direct connection and reduce travel inconvenience for employees and other commuters.
Ahmedabad Metro Network Currently Carries Over 2 Lakh Passengers Daily
Ahmedabad Metro Phase-1 corridors, connecting APMC to Motera Stadium and Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam, have been operational since October 2022.
Phase-2 connectivity between Motera Stadium and Mahatma Mandir, along with the GNLU-GIFT City stretch, became operational in January 2026.
The existing 68.28 km network has 53 operational stations and serves more than two lakh passengers daily on average.
With the airport and GIFT City extensions, the network will reach 77.63 km and have eight additional stations.
Better Airport and Gandhinagar Connectivity Expected
The new corridors are expected to provide faster public transport options for airport passengers and people commuting between Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and GIFT City.
Direct Metro access to the airport could reduce dependence on road-based transport, while the GIFT City-Shahpur extension is expected to benefit thousands of employees travelling to the financial and business district.
The expansion is also expected to ease pressure on major road corridors by encouraging more commuters to use public transport.
