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Ahmedabad-Dholera in 48 Minutes: Rs 20,667 Cr Semi High-Speed Rail Project Approved

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Rs 20,667 crore Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project. The 134-km line will cut travel time to just 48 minutes, connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera SIR, the upcoming airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex. It is Indian Railways' first semi high-speed project using indigenous technology, aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti Master Plan. The project aims to boost regional connectivity, reduce oil imports, and lower CO2 emissions significantly.

Key Points: Ahmedabad-Dholera: 48-min Semi High-Speed Rail Project

  • Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 cr Ahmedabad-Dholera semi high-speed rail
  • 134-km line reduces travel to 48 mins
  • Connects Dholera SIR, airport, and Lothal NMHC
  • First Indian Railways semi high-speed project with indigenous tech
  • Expected to cut CO2 emissions by 2 crore kg
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Ahmedabad to Dholera in 48 minutes: High-Speed double line project to boost connectivity

Cabinet approves Rs 20,667 crore Ahmedabad-Dholera semi high-speed double line project. Travel time cut to 48 minutes, boosting connectivity to Dholera SIR and airport.

"This semi-high-speed railway would not only bring two cities closer but also bring the people living hundreds of kilometres away closer to each other. - Railways Ministry"

New Delhi, May 13

In a major boost to regional connectivity, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Rs 20,667 crore Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project.

The Railways Ministry posted on X that it will take just 48 minutes from Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) to reach Dholera.

According to a press release issued by the CCEA, the 134-km project, featuring indigenous technology, is set to drastically reduce travel time between Ahmedabad and Dholera, enabling seamless daily commutes and same-day return trips.

The project section will provide faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR (Special Investment Region), the upcoming Dholera Airport and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC). Connecting Ahmedabad with Dholera will cut down passenger travel time, enabling comfortable daily commuting and same-day return trips. This semi-high-speed railway would not only bring two cities closer but also bring the people living hundreds of kilometres away closer to each other.

It will be the Indian Railways 1st semi high-speed project, planned with indigenously developed technology.

This semi-high-speed railway would not only bring the two cities closer but also bring the people living hundreds of kilometres away closer to each other.

As India's first semi-high-speed rail project, the project will serve as a pioneer project, acting as a reference model for the phased expansion of semi-high-speed rail across the country.

The new line proposal will provide direct connectivity and improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.

The project is in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's Vision of a New India, which will make people of the region "Atmanirbhar" by way of comprehensive development in the area, which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.

The project is planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.

The project covering the Ahmedabad district in Gujarat will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 134 Kms.

The proposed projects will enhance connectivity to approx 284 villages, which have a population of about 5 lakhs.

The Railways, being environment friendly and energy-efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimising logistics cost of the country, reduce oil import (0.48 Crore Litres) and lower CO2 emissions (2 Crore Kg), which is equivalent to the plantation of 10 (Ten) Lakh trees.

- ANI

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Sneha F
This will be great for Dholera SIR and the airport connectivity. But I hope the government also focuses on local transport last-mile connectivity. Otherwise, all this high-speed won't help if you can't get from the station to your destination easily.
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Ravi K
Finally, some real infrastructure development in Gujarat! 🚄 Can't wait to see the Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex become more accessible too. But Rs 20,667 crore is a huge investment - hope it stays on budget and on time.
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James A
Impressive to see India leading with indigenous semi-high-speed rail technology. The environmental benefits are notable too - reducing 2 crore kg of CO2 emissions is no small feat. This could serve as a model for other developing nations.
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Naveen S
Great project on paper, but I worry about displacement and land acquisition issues. The 284 villages mentioned - how many families will be affected? Need to ensure proper rehabilitation before celebrating. Development must be inclusive.
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Priya S
As someone who travels between Ahmedabad and Dholera regularly for work, this is a dream come true! No more 2-hour bus journeys in traffic. Chalo, ab toh same day return possible hai! 🚂✨
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Michael C
Good

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