Union Cabinet Approves Ahmedabad Metro Airport Link

The Union Cabinet approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project on 10 June 2026. The project covers a 6.032-kilometre extension from Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The estimated cost is ₹2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction.

Project Alignment and Stations

Phase 2A includes five stations on the airport corridor. The stations are Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport. The alignment has four elevated stations and one underground station.

Network Length and Completion Period

The project is scheduled for completion within four years from the date of approval. After completion of Phase 2A, the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro network will have a total operational length of 77.63 km, which is approximately 78 km.

Urban Transport and Employment

The Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project is part of the urban rapid transit system in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Metro rail systems use electric multiple-unit trains and dedicated right-of-way corridors for urban passenger transport. The airport extension will connect residential and commercial areas along the corridor. The project is expected to generate around 2,000 to 2,500 jobs during construction. It is also expected to create about 500 jobs in operation and maintenance.

Important Facts for Exams

• Ahmedabad Metro is a metro rail system serving Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is the main airport of Ahmedabad.
• Metro projects in India are commonly implemented in phases and corridors.
• Underground and elevated stations are both used in Indian metro networks.