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Surat Metro
Overview
Owner Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Locale Surat, Gujarat
Transit type Rapid Transit
Number of lines2 (Phase - I)
Line number Red Line
Green Line [1]
Number of stations38
Website www.gujaratmetrorail.com
Operation
Operation will startDecember 2027; 3 years' time (2027-12) [2]
CharacterElevated & Underground
Rolling stock Titagarh Rail Systems [3]
Technical
System length40.35 kilometres (25.07 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Average speed80 km/h [2]

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]

History

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

Phase 1

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

  • 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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ PTI (27 June 2023). "Titagarh Rail Systems bags Rs 857 cr order for Surat Metro Rail". ThePrint. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes". DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Narendra Modi announces state's approval to Surat Metro train project". DeshGujarat.com. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  7. ^ a b "DPR approved by Union govt". Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Surat metro will have 2 corridors". Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  9. ^ "AFD to Lend €250 million for Surat Metro Phase 1 Project". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  10. ^ a b "PIB has approved the DPR of Surat Metro". 7 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  11. ^ "India, Germany Development Bank sign 442.26 mn loan pact for Surat Metro Rail Project". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  12. ^ "First Construction bids invited for phase 1 corridor of Surat Metro project". www.urbantransportnews.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020.
  13. ^ "PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ahmedabad, Surat metro projects on Jan 18". 7 January 2021.
  14. ^ "'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects". 18 January 2021.
  15. ^ "Surat Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  16. ^ "GMRC Invites DDC Bids for Surat Metro Phase 1's Elevated Section". The Metro Rail Guy. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  17. ^ "GMRC Invites EOI for Surat Metro's General Engineering Consultant". The Metro Rail Guy. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  18. ^ https://www.urbantransportnews.com/first-construction-bids-invited-for-phase-1-corridor-of-surat-metro-project/
  19. ^ "'Very important gifts for Surat, Ahmedabad': Modi launches 2 metro rail projects". mint. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2024.


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