Gandhinagar: A press conference on the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High-Speed Rail Corridor was held today at the IAS campus in Gandhinagar in the presence of senior IAS officer M K Das and other officials.
Key Facts Shared
- Project Length: 134 km
- Estimated Cost: ₹20,667 crore
- Maximum Speed: 220 kmph
- Operational Speed: Around 200 kmph
- Travel Time: Ahmedabad to Dholera in less than 1 hour
- Corridor Type: Double-line semi high-speed rail
- Expected Completion: 2030–31
Major Connectivity Points
The rail corridor will connect:
- Ahmedabad/Sarkhej
- Dholera SIR
- Dholera International Airport
- Lothal Heritage Complex
Important Highlights
- India’s first indigenous semi high-speed rail corridor
- Planned alongside Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway
- Expected to benefit nearly 5 lakh people directly
- Around 13 stations proposed on the route
- Boost expected for semiconductor, logistics and industrial sectors
Officials at the press conference said the project will strengthen Gujarat’s industrial growth and support future smart city infrastructure under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The project is also expected to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions while generating employment during construction and operations.
