Violet Line (Ahmedabad Metro)
| Violet Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Gandhinagar |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 3 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid Transit |
| System | Ahmedabad Metro |
| Operator(s) | Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Rolling stock | Hyundai Rotem |
| History | |
| Opened | 16 September 2024 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.42 km (3.37 mi) |
| Character | Elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (Standard gauge) |
| Electrification | 750V DC Third Rail |
The Violet Line of the Ahmedabad Metro is a metro route of the mass rapid transit system in Ahmedabad, India.
History
[edit]The Government of Gujarat approved the Phase-2 of Ahmedabad Metro in October 2017 and revised it in October 2018. In February 2019, the Union cabinet approved the Phase-2 worth cost of ₹5,384.17 crore (US$650 million). It will extend the north–south corridor from Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar (23.838 km (14.812 mi)) with a branch line from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) linking Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and GIFT City (5.416 km).[1][2][3]
The tendering for the Phase 2 began in January 2020.[4][5] On 18 January 2021, the foundation stone of the Phase-2 was laid by Prime Minister Modi.[6] In February 2023, Titagarh Rail Systems won a contract worth ₹350 crore (US$42 million) for providing rolling stock for the Phase-2.[7][8]
The trial run of Phase-2 started in February 2024 between GNLU and Dholakuva Circle stations.[9][10] The Violet Line with all three stations was inaugurated on 16 September 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was open to the public on 17 September 2024.[11][12][13][14]
Under Phase 2B, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to extend the Violet Line to construct a 6 to 10 km elevated circular loop within GIFT City. The estimated cost for the construction of construction is ₹2,000 crore (US$240 million). The project is expected to add four to six metro stations to connect the different campuses within the city.[15][16]
List of stations
[edit]Following is a list of stations on this route:[17]
| Violet Line | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Station Name | Opened [11] | Connections | Layout | |||
| English | Gujarati | ||||||
| 1 | GNLU | જી એન એલ યુ | 17 September 2024 | Yellow Line | Elevated | ||
| 2 | PDPU | પી ડી પી યુ | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated | ||
| 3 | GIFT City | ગિફ્ટ સિટી | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated | ||
Map
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References
[edit]- ^ "Gujarat nod for Rs 6,758crore Metro Phase II". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ Nair, Avinash (20 October 2018). "Ahmedabad Metro Rail: After Centre objects, Metro rail link to GIFT City shortened by 6 km". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 gets Modi Cabinet clearance ahead of Phase 1 inauguration on 4 March". The Financial Express. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
- ^ "GMRC Invites Bids for Ahmedabad Metro's Phase 2 Construction". The Metro Rail Guy. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Titagarh Rail Systems wins ₹3.5 bn contract for Ahmedabad Metro". Construction World. 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Titagarh Rail Systems awarded Rs 350-cr contract for 10 trains". The Indian Express. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase II trial run likely in June". Times of India. 20 April 2023.
- ^ "A'bad-G'nagar Metro phase-2 trial run starts". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ a b "PM Modi Inaugurated Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 And Vande Metro - Metro Rail News". 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Metro connectivity to GIFT City by early 2024, says GMRC". 19 September 2021.
- ^ "PM Modi Flags Off Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Phase-II, Takes Rail Ride". News18. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "PM Modi inaugurates 2nd phase of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project". India Today. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Nair, Avinash (30 November 2024). "Metro-loop proposed inside GIFT City campus; to cost ₹2000 crore". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "How Will New Metro Route from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport Benefit Commuters?". Times Now. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Route Information and Time Table". AHMEDABAD METRO RAIL PROJECT. Retrieved 7 December 2024.