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 kilometers are under construction since 18 January 2021.[2] The project is expected to be completed by December 2027 at an estimated cost of ₹12,020.32 crore (US$1.5 billion).[3]

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
Operation will startDecember 2027 [1]
Train length5 Coach
Technical
System length40.35 kilometres (25.07 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail

History

In August 2012, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.[4][5] The Government of Gujarat approved two corridors in January 2017.

The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019.[6] 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.[7] AFD has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021.[8] On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved ₹12,000 crore (US$1.5 billion) for the project.[9] On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank KfW and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.[10]

In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.[11]

The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[12][2] Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.[13]

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 - 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.[14]

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 to Line 2)
  • 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
  • Megh
  • Botanical Garden
  • Ugat Vaarigruh
  • Palanpur Road
  • LP Savani School
  • Performing Art Centre
  • Adajan Gam
  • Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium
  • Badri Narayan Temple
  • Athwa Chopati
  • Majura Gate (Interchange to Line 1)
  • Udhna Dawaja
  • Kamela Darwaja
  • Anjana Farm
  • Model Town
  • Magob
  • Bharat Cancer Hospital
  • Saroli

See also

References
  1. "Surat Metro rail will start operating by December 2027". 23 October 2021.
  2. "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. "Surat Metro rail will start operating by December 2027". DeshGujarat. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes". DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  5. "Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project". DeshGujarat.com. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  6. "DPR approved by Union govt". Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  7. "Surat metro will have 2 corridors". Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  8. "AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  9. "PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro". Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  10. "India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  11. "First Construction bids invited for phase 1 corridor of Surat Metro project". www.urbantransportnews.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020.
  12. "PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ahmedabad, Surat metro projects on Jan 18". 7 January 2021.
  13. "'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects". 18 January 2021.
  14. "Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 28 March 2020.

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