New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the North-South corridor of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC) from GIFT City to Shahpur in Gujarat at an estimated cost of Rs 1,067.35 crore.
The proposed extension will span 3.33 km and include three elevated stations. The project is expected to be completed within four years, further strengthening urban mobility infrastructure in the state.
The extended corridor is projected to serve around 23,702 passengers by 2029, which is expected to increase to approximately 58,059 passengers by 2041. The project aims to enhance connectivity between Ahmedabad and the GIFT City, a major financial and business hub.
According to the government, the corridor will benefit multinational companies, educational institutions and commercial centres located along the route. It will also cater to daily commuters travelling between Ahmedabad and GIFT City for business, employment and education purposes, improving overall network integration and passenger convenience.
The project is expected to generate around 1,000 jobs during the construction phase, while approximately 250 people will be employed for operations and maintenance after completion. In addition, it is likely to create indirect employment opportunities across allied sectors.
GMRC, a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, will implement the project.
Currently, the Ahmedabad Metro network, covering 68.28 km under Phase-I and Phase-II, is operational with 53 stations. Phase-I corridors—APMC to Motera Stadium (North-South) and Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam (East-West)—have been operational since September 2022, while Phase-II (Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir and GNLU to GIFT City) was commissioned in January 2026. The network currently records an average daily ridership of around 1.6 lakh passengers.
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