The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project — a 6.032 km corridor from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport — at an estimated cost of ₹2,169.04 crore including Interest during Construction (IDC). This extension will enhance last-mile connectivity to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and benefit the large number of commuters in the area. Ahmedabad Metro is part of India's rapidly expanding urban metro network.
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Union Cabinet Approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A: 6.032 km Koteshwar Road to Airport for ₹2,169 Crore
Key Points
- The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project — a 6.032 km corridor from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport — at an estimated cost of ₹2,169.04 crore including Interest during Construction (IDC)
- This extension will enhance last-mile connectivity to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and benefit the large number of commuters in the area
- Ahmedabad Metro is part of India's rapidly expanding urban metro network
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• Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A: Koteshwar Road → Airport; 6.032 km; ₹2,169.04 crore • Approved by Union Cabinet; part of same meeting that approved Amaravati complex • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport: Ahmedabad; Gujarat CM: Bhupendrabhai Patel (BJP) • India's metro network: 20+ cities; Delhi Metro = longest (391 km); DMRC = operator
