India approves first semi high-speed rail project between Ahmedabad and Dholera
India's first semi high-speed rail corridor has received Cabinet approval. The Ahmedabad-Dholera project in Gujarat will use indigenous technology and improve connectivity to key industrial and infrastructure hubs.
The Centre has approved the Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line railway project in Gujarat, marking India’s first semi high-speed rail corridor developed with indigenous technology.
The project, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, is estimated to cost around Rs 20,667 crore and is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the upcoming Dholera airport and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.
FIRST SEMI HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT IN INDIA
The 134-km double-line rail corridor is being developed under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Officials say the project will act as a model for future semi high-speed rail expansion across the country.
The railway line is planned with indigenous technology as part of the government’s push for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
FASTER TRAVEL BETWEEN AHMEDABAD AND DHOLERA
According to reports, trains on the route are expected to operate at speeds of up to 200 kmph, while the line is being designed for 220 kmph.
The project is expected to reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to under an hour. Some reports say the journey between Sabarmati and Dholera could take around 48 minutes, while travel between Sarkhej and Dholera may take nearly 34 minutes.
BOOST FOR INDUSTRY AND CONNECTIVITY
The corridor is expected to support both passenger and freight movement. It will improve access to the Dholera Special Investment Region, which is being developed as a major industrial and manufacturing hub.
Government estimates suggest the railway project will improve connectivity for nearly 284 villages with a combined population of around five lakh people.
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PROJECT TIMELINE
The rail corridor is targeted for completion by 2030-31, according to official announcements.
Officials also say the project could help lower carbon emissions and reduce dependence on road transport by encouraging rail-based travel and logistics.
The Centre has approved the Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line railway project in Gujarat, marking India’s first semi high-speed rail corridor developed with indigenous technology.
The project, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, is estimated to cost around Rs 20,667 crore and is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the upcoming Dholera airport and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.
FIRST SEMI HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT IN INDIA
The 134-km double-line rail corridor is being developed under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Officials say the project will act as a model for future semi high-speed rail expansion across the country.
The railway line is planned with indigenous technology as part of the government’s push for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
FASTER TRAVEL BETWEEN AHMEDABAD AND DHOLERA
According to reports, trains on the route are expected to operate at speeds of up to 200 kmph, while the line is being designed for 220 kmph.
The project is expected to reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera to under an hour. Some reports say the journey between Sabarmati and Dholera could take around 48 minutes, while travel between Sarkhej and Dholera may take nearly 34 minutes.
BOOST FOR INDUSTRY AND CONNECTIVITY
The corridor is expected to support both passenger and freight movement. It will improve access to the Dholera Special Investment Region, which is being developed as a major industrial and manufacturing hub.
Government estimates suggest the railway project will improve connectivity for nearly 284 villages with a combined population of around five lakh people.
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PROJECT TIMELINE
The rail corridor is targeted for completion by 2030-31, according to official announcements.
Officials also say the project could help lower carbon emissions and reduce dependence on road transport by encouraging rail-based travel and logistics.
