Ahmedabad Metro Records Over 2 Lakh Passengers on Four Occations in August and September Even on Regular Days
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: Ahmedabad Metro is witnessing sustained demand even on regular days without any major events, with daily ridership crossing the 2-lakh mark on four occasions in August and September.
The figures indicate that the metro is increasingly becoming an important part of Ahmedabad's daily public transport network rather than witnessing high footfall only during major events.
On August 7, a total of 2,00,436 passengers travelled by metro, while the figure rose to 2,03,215 on August 10. The trend continued in September, with 2,24,725 passengers recorded on September 7, the highest among the four days. On September 8, another 2,01,796 passengers used the metro service.
Four Days of Over 2 Lakh Ridership
Date | Total Passengers |
August 7, 2026 | 2,00,436 |
August 10, 2026 | 2,03,215 |
September 7, 2026 | 2,24,725 |
September 8, 2026 | 2,01,796 |
High Ridership Without Major Events
Metro ridership generally sees a significant rise during the IPL, World Cup, cricket matches, concerts and other major events. However, all four days on which ridership crossed two lakh were regular days without any major event.
The 2.24 lakh-plus ridership recorded on September 7 particularly highlights the growing demand for metro services on ordinary working days.
East-West Corridor Accounts for Over 70% of Ridership
More than 70% of Ahmedabad Metro's daily passengers travel on the East-West Corridor, which connects Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam.
The corridor links the eastern and western parts of the city and is widely used by commuters for work, business, education and other daily activities.
Stations and areas including Vastral Gam, Rabari Colony, Kankaria, Kalupur, Old High Court, Gujarat University and Thaltej have contributed to the growing daily ridership due to improved metro connectivity.
Passengers Demand Higher Train Frequency
With daily ridership crossing two lakh even without major events, passengers have been demanding an increase in train frequency, particularly on the East-West Corridor.
Crowding during peak hours often means passengers have to wait for the next train, prompting calls for shorter intervals between services.
GMRC Has Reduced Headway
According to the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), several improvements have already been introduced to metro services in phases.
On the East-West Corridor, the headway was earlier 12 minutes, which has now been reduced to 10 minutes. During peak hours, the interval between trains is maintained at around seven minutes.
The operating hours have also been extended. Services that earlier ran from 6.20 am to 10 pm now continue until 11 pm.
On the Phase-2 corridor, the headway has been reduced from 24 minutes to 12 minutes, while operating hours have been extended from 6.20 am to 11 pm.
GMRC's operations department is continuously monitoring passenger traffic and operational requirements. The corporation said further service enhancements would be considered in the future based on demand and operational feasibility.
Ahmedabad Metro's Rising Ridership
- August 7: 2,00,436 passengers
- August 10: 2,03,215 passengers
- September 7: 2,24,725 passengers
- September 8: 2,01,796 passengers
