Surat Metro

The Surat Metro is an under construction rapid transit rail system for Surat in Gujarat state of India. Two corridors with a combined length of 40.35 kilometres are under construction since 18 January 2021.[1] The project will be completed in 3 years at an estimated cost of ₹12,020.32 crore (US$1.7 billion).

Surat Metro
Overview
OwnerGujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
LocaleSurat, Gujarat
Transit typeRapid Transit
Number of lines2 (Phase - I)
Line number2 (Phase - I)
Number of stations38
Operation
Train length3 Coach
Technical
System length40.35 kilometres (25.07 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Standard gauge
Electrification750 Volt DC Third Rail

History

In August 2012, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.[2][3] The Government of Gujarat approved two corridors in January 2017.

The union government approved the project in March 2019. It will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited and it will be financed mainly through equity from Government of India and Government of Gujarat on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.[4] AFD has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project.[5]

The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2020 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[6][1]

Route Network

The corridors are from Sarthana, Varachha to Dream City (22-kilometre (14 mi)) and from Bhesan Depot to Saroli (18-kilometre (11 mi)). Sarthana-Dream City corridor will have 20 stations and Bhesan Depot-Saroli corridor will have 18 stations. Out of approved 40-kilometre (25 mi) corridor, 33-kilometre (21 mi) will be elevated, whereas 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) will be underground.

In Phase 1, 20 metro stations will be built on first corridor from Sarthana to Dream city route and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from Bhesan to Saroli.[7]

Line 1 (Sarthana - Dream City)

Length: 21.61 km

Alignment: Elevated (15.14 km) & Underground (6.47 km)

No. of Stations: 20

Stations:

  • Sarthana
  • Nature Park
  • Varachha Chopati Garden
  • Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Kalakunj
  • Kapodra
  • Labheshwar Chowk
  • Central Warehouse
  • Surat Railway Station
  • Maskati Hospital
  • Gandhi Baug
  • Kadarsha Ni Nal
  • Majura Gate (interchange)
  • Rupali Canal
  • Althan Tenament
  • Althan Gam
  • VIP Road
  • Woman ITI
  • Bhimrad
  • Convention Center
  • Dream City

Line 2 (Bhesan - Saroli)

Length: 18.74 km

Alignment: Elevated

No. of Stations: 18

Stations:

  • Bhesan
  • Botanical Garden
  • Ugat Vaarigruh
  • Palanpur Road
  • LP Savani School
  • Performing Art Centre
  • Adajan Gam
  • Aquarium
  • Badri Narayan Temple
  • Athwa Chopati
  • Majura Gate (interchange)
  • Udhna Dawaja
  • Kamela Darwaja
  • Anjana Farm
  • Model Town
  • Magob
  • Bharat Cancer Hospital
  • Saroli

Status Updates
  • 9 March 2019: Public Investment Board (PIB) approves 12,000 Crores INR Surat Metro rail project.[8]
  • 11 March 2019: Surat metro rail project approved by central govt with combined length of 40.35 km.[9]
  • 28 April 2020: GMRC invited tenders for Detailed Design Consultancy Services for Corridor 1 and 2.[10]
  • 30 April 2020: GMRC invited Expression of Interest for Phase 1's General Engineering Consultant[11]
  • Jun 2020: Construction bids invited for Phase-1. Construction work to begin soon.[12]
  • 18 Jan 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down foundation stone of Surat Metro. Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.[13]

See also

References
  1. "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes". DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  3. "Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project". DeshGujarat.com. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  4. "Surat metro will have 2 corridors". Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  5. "AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  6. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-surat-metro-projects-pm-modi-7137374/lite/
  7. "Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  8. "PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro". Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  9. "DPR approved by Union govt". Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  10. "GMRC Invites DDC Bids for Surat Metro Phase 1's Elevated Section". The Metro Rail Guy. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  11. "GMRC Invites EOI for Surat Metro's General Engineering Consultant". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  12. https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/
  13. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-ahmedabad-and-surat-metro-rail-projects-everything-you-need-to-know-11610956526405.html
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