Surat Metro: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

Sangeeta Singh Posted on: 2022-01-25 12:36:00 Viewer: 9,548 Comments: 0 Country: India City: Surat

In the bustling urban landscape of Surat, India, an ambitious transformation is underway with the development of an extensive metro rail network. With two metro rail lines spanning a combined length of 40.3 kilometers, this transformative project is poised to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape. Backed by a substantial project cost of Rs. 12,020 cr. INR, this metro rail endeavor is not only set to ease commuter congestion but also foster sustainable urban growth and connectivity for years to come. Construction on the first phase of Surat Metro was started on 18 January 2021 and commissioning of same is expected by April 2024. By the end of 2028, the Surat Metro will cover a total network of 40.3 kilometers.

Project Summary

Project Name: Surat Metro Rail Project
Operator: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Owner: Govt. of India and Govt. of Gujarat
Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
Project Cost: INR 12,020 Crores (Phase-I)
External Funding Agency: AfD and KfW
Total Network Length: 40.35 km
Nos. of Phases: 1 (2 Lines)
Status: Under-construction

Project Details

Line	Routes	Length	Current Status
1	Sarthana - Dream City	21.31 km	Under Construction
2	Besan - Saroli	18.74 km	Under Construction

Operational Routes

NA

Project Information

Under Construction (Phase-I)

Corridor 1 (Red Line): Sarthana - Dream City

Route Length: 21.61 km
Stations: 20 Stations (Elevated (15.14 km, 14 Stations), Underground (6.47 km, 6 Stations)
Station Names: Sarthana, Nature Park, Varachha Chopati, Kapodra Patiya, Laabheshwar Chowk, Central Warehouse, Surat, Maskati Hospital, Chowk Bazar, Gandhi Baug, Kadarsha Ni Nal, Majura Gate, Rupali Canal, Althan Tenament, Althan Gam, VIP Road, Women ITI, Bhimrad, Convention Center and Dream City.
Depot: Dream City

Approved

Corridor 2 (Green Line): Besan - Saroli

Route Length: 18.74 km
Stations: 18 Stations (All elevated)
Station Names: Bhesan, Botanical Garden, Ugat Vaarigruh, Palanpur Road, LP Savani School, Performing Art Centre, Adajan Gam, Aquarium, Badri Narayan Temple, Athwa Chopati, Majura Gate, Udhna Dawaja, Kamela Darwaja, Anjana Farm, Model Town, Magob, Bharat Cancer Hospital and Saroli.
Depot: Bhesan

Train Maintanance Depot

Phase	Line	Location
Phase I	Line 1 (Red)	Dream City (Under Construction)
Phase I	Line 2 (Green)	Bhesan (Under Construction)

Fares

Not yet decided as project in now under construction.

Route Map

Key Dates

11 March 2019: The project was approved by Govt of India.(Phase I)
18 January 2021: Foundation stone laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.