Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro airport link, 2,169 crore

The Union Cabinet has approved a major expansion of the Ahmedabad Metro, approving a new corridor that will finally connect the city's international airport to its mass transit network. The decision, taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 10, 2026, allocates an estimated 2,169.04 crore rupees for Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project.

This 6.032-kilometer extension will feature five stations, with four elevated and one underground, linking the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to key locations including Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, and Sardar Nagar. Upon its completion, the active Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Rail Network will span 77.63 kilometers.

Officials stated the project is designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing metro corridor, improving connectivity between major residential and commercial areas currently underserved by efficient transit. A government release described Phase 2A as a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure that will enhance urban mobility, stimulate economic activity, and support tourism.

The airport link addresses a long-standing gap in Ahmedabad's...