Summary
The Surat Metro is an under-construction rapid transit rail system for Surat in the Surat Metropolitan Region, Gujarat state of India. Two corridors with a combined length of 40.35 kilometers are under construction since 18 January 2021.[4] The project is expected to be completed by December 2027 at an estimated cost of ₹12,020.32 crore (US$1.5 billion).[2]
| Surat Metro | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Locale | Surat, Gujarat |
| Transit type | Rapid Transit |
| Number of lines | 2 (Phase - I) |
| Line number | Red Line Green Line[1] |
| Number of stations | 38 |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | December 2027[2] |
| Character | Elevated & Underground |
| Rolling stock | Titagarh Rail Systems[3] |
| Technical | |
| System length | 40.35 kilometres (25.07 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail |
| Average speed | 80 km/h[2] |
History edit
In August 2012, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project.[5][6] The Government of Gujarat approved two corridors in January 2017.
The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019.[7] It will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited and financed mainly through equity from Government of India and Government of Gujarat on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.[8] AFD has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021.[9] On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved ₹12,000 crore (US$1.5 billion) for the project.[10] On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank KfW and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.[11]
In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.[12]
The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[13][4] Construction was expected to be completed by the end of 2024,[14] However, as of July 2023, the deadline for the completion of the first phase has been rescheduled to December 2027, due to some slowdowns and delays in work.[1]
Route network edit
Phase 1 edit
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 (Red Line) and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from Bhesan to Saroli (Green Line).[15][1]
| Line Name | Terminals | Length | Stations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Sarthana | DREAM City | 21.61 km | 20 |
| Green Line | Bhesan | Saroli | 18.74 km | 18 |
| Total | 40.35 km | 38 | ||
Status updates edit
- 9 March 2019: Public Investment Board (PIB) approves 12,000 Crores INR Surat Metro rail project.[10]
- 11 March 2019: Surat metro rail project approved by central govt with combined length of 40.35 km.[7]
- 28 April 2020: GMRC invited tenders for Detailed Design Consultancy Services for Corridor 1 and 2.[16]
- 30 April 2020: GMRC invited Expression of Interest for Phase 1's General Engineering Consultant[17]
- Jun 2020: Construction bids invited for Phase-1. Construction work to begin soon.[18]
- 18 Jan 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down foundation stone of Surat Metro. Construction is expected to complete by early 2024.[19]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Gupta, Mayank (12 July 2023). "Surat Metro: Phase I to Start Operations in Dec 2027, Check Route, Distance, Stations and More". News18. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Gupta, Mayank (12 July 2023). "Surat Metro: Phase I to Start Operations in Dec 2027, Check Route, Distance, Stations and More". News18. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ PTI (27 June 2023). "Titagarh Rail Systems bags Rs 857 cr order for Surat Metro Rail". ThePrint. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ a b "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes". DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project". DeshGujarat.com. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ a b "DPR approved by Union govt". Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ "Surat metro will have 2 corridors". Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ a b "PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro". 7 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "First Construction bids invited for phase 1 corridor of Surat Metro project". www.urbantransportnews.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020.
- ^ "PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ahmedabad, Surat metro projects on Jan 18". 7 January 2021.
- ^ "'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects". 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "GMRC Invites DDC Bids for Surat Metro Phase 1's Elevated Section". The Metro Rail Guy. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "GMRC Invites EOI for Surat Metro's General Engineering Consultant". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/
- ^ "'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects". mint. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2024.