Articles tagged under: Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro

ST bus service from Gandhinagar Sector 1 Metro Station launched

November 20, 2024
ST bus service from Gandhinagar Sector 1 Metro Station launched

Gandhinagar: The metro train service between Motera in Ahmedabad and Sector 1 of the state capital was launched around two months ago, but commuters were facing issues as there was no proper connectivity from the Sector 1 metro station to other locations in the city. To resolve this, a State Transport (ST) bus service has been started from Sector 1 metro station. Using the ST bus, commuters will be able to travel from Sector 1 metro station to Pathikashram and Sachivalaya (Secretariat). Addition...Read More

Ahmedabad Inches Forward in India’s Metro Rail Race

November 16, 2024
Ahmedabad Inches Forward in India’s Metro Rail Race

Gandhinagar: With its metro rail system stretching 58.66 kilometers, Ahmedabad has secured the sixth position in India's growing network of urban transit systems. The updated statistics of metro rail systems in India reveal Ahmedabad's metro is just a fraction shorter than Kolkata's 58.68 kilometers, reflecting its competitive position among major Indian cities. The Ahmedabad Metro, which aims to streamline urban commuting, is playing a significant role in enhancing the city's infrastructure....Read More

Over 19K travel on Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar metro rail in first week since launch

September 25, 2024
Over 19K travel on Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar metro rail in first week since launch

Gandhinagar: In the week since its inauguration, around 19,600 people have traveled on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad Metro rail service. According to provisional numbers, the daily number of metro riders during the week ranged from 1,840 to 5,460 passengers. The service under the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16 and became available to the public on September 17. Looking at the station-wise numbers, around 8,220 passengers trave...Read More

5K take ride on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Train on Day 1

September 18, 2024
5K take ride on Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Train on Day 1

Ahmedabad: The newly launched Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro rail service seems to be popular among commuters, as around 5,000 people took a metro ride on its first day of operation. According to the GMRC, while the final number is expected soon, initial estimates suggest that 5,000 people traveled on the Metro, with many shifting from taxis to the metro, which has an affordable fare of Rs. 35. Currently, only the Motera to Sector 1 and GNLU to GIFT City routes are operational, and officials exp...Read More

PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Rail service; travels on board the metro train

September 16, 2024
PM Modi flags off Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Rail service; travels on board the metro train

Gandhinagar: On the second day of his visit to his home state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investment Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) earlier today. Now he is flagging off the 20.8 km long corridor of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II from Sector-1 Station in the state capital. Following the flag-off, the Prime Minister will travel on board the train. The Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II extends the North-South Metro Co...Read More

Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Train Service Timings | GMRC announces schedule

September 15, 2024
Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro Train Service Timings | GMRC announces schedule

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation(GMRC) has today announced the timings of metro trains connecting Motera station in Ahmedabad to Sector-1 station in Gandhinagar. The service under phase-2 is going to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 September, and it will be available to the people on 17 September. The two routes shall be Motera to Sector - 1 via GNLU. And GNLU to GIFT city. The services from Motera Stadium Metro station to Sector 1 Metro station will be from 8 am ...Read More

હવે અમદાવાદથી ગાંધીનગર સુધી દોડશે મેટ્રો; વડાપ્રધાન મોદીના હસ્તે 16 સપ્ટેમ્બરે શુભારંભ

September 11, 2024
હવે અમદાવાદથી ગાંધીનગર સુધી દોડશે મેટ્રો; વડાપ્રધાન મોદીના હસ્તે 16 સપ્ટેમ્બરે શુભારંભ

ગાંધીનગર : અમદાવાદ અને ગાંધીનગરમાં રહેતા નાગરિકો માટે વધુ એક આનંદના સમાચાર છે. ગુજરાત સરકાર અને ભારત સરકાર સાથે ભાગીદારીમાં ગુજરાત મેટ્રો રેલ કોર્પોરેશન (GMRC) દ્વારા મેટ્રો રેલ નેટવર્કના બીજ...Read More

Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train service likely to be launched by PM Modi on Sept 16

September 03, 2024
Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train service likely to be launched by PM Modi on Sept 16

Ahmedabad: The long-pending Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro train service is likely to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16. Prime Minister Modi will visit his home state of Gujarat on September 15 for the first time after the Lok Sabha poll victory. During this visit, he is likely to give green light to the Motera-Gandhinagar Sector 1 metro rail route. This 20 km metro route aims to connect Motera in Ahmedabad to Sector 1 in Gandhinagar. The Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 corrido...Read More

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on Sept 16-17; first visit after Lok Sabha win

September 02, 2024
PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on Sept 16-17; first visit after Lok Sabha win

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit his home state of Gujarat on September 16 and 17. During this visit, he is likely to inaugurate the Gandhinagar metro rail project. He is also expected to launch major initiatives at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and in Gandhinagar. Additionally, PM Modi is likely to kick off the state's extensive Seva Setu campaign, which will commence on September 17, coinciding with his birthday. This month-long initiat...Read More

Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro train may begin operation by August end; CMRS inspection complete

August 05, 2024
Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar Metro train may begin operation by August end; CMRS inspection complete

Ahmedabad: The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has completed the inspection  of the Motera-Gandhinagar metro rail route. With the completion of this inspection, the Motera to Mahatma Mandir section is expected to be operational by the end of this month. The GMRC has addressed the observations made by the CMRS and is currently working on the necessary modifications. According to a senior Metro official, a compliance report will be submitted shortly. Once final approval from the CMRS ...Read More