Cabinet approves railways INR 20,700 Cr Ahmedabad-Dholera semi high-speed double line project
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The project is slated to completed up to 2030-31and will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 134 Kms.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of Ministry of Railways with total cost of INR 20,667 crore (approx.). It will be Indian Railways first semi high-speed project, planned with indigenously developed technology.
The project section is expected to provide faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR, upcoming Dholera Airport and Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC). Connecting Ahmedabad with Dholera will cut down passenger travel time enabling comfortable daily commuting and same‑day return trips.
The new line proposal will provide direct connectivity and improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.
The project is planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.
The project covering Ahmedabad district in Gujarat will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 134 Kms. The proposed projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 284 villages, which are having a population of about 5 lakhs.
