Ahmedabad–Dholera Rail Project Approved with ₹20,667 Crore

Completion Target for Semi High-speed Double Line Corridor Set for 2031

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has cleared the Ahmedabad–Dholera rail project, according to Construction Week Online. The semi-high-speed double-line corridor carries an estimated investment of ₹20,667 crore. It is planned for completion by 2031 and will become the first Indian Railways project to use indigenous technology of its kind.

134 Km Rail Corridor to Cut Travel Time

The proposed rail route will span 134 km in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district. It will provide rail connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera, Dholera Airport and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.

The corridor is aimed at cutting travel duration between Ahmedabad and Dholera while supporting daily passenger movement between the two locations. According to the project details, the new railway line will directly connect 284 villages. Around 5 lakh people are expected to benefit from the improved transport access.

Part of PM-Gati Shakti Plan

The Ahmedabad–Dholera rail corridor has been planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. It focuses on improving logistics efficiency through integrated infrastructure planning.

The government stated that rail transport, being an energy-efficient mode, is expected to help reduce oil imports by 48 lakh litres. The project is also projected to lower carbon dioxide emissions by 2 crore kg.

The reduction in emissions has been compared to the environmental impact of planting 10 lakh trees.

Focus on Future Expansion

The project is expected to generate employment opportunities in the region and support broader national development objectives. It is also intended to act as a reference model for the future expansion of semi-high-speed rail projects across India.