Surat Metro is an under-construction rapid transit system for the city of Surat in Gujarat state of India. Two corridors with a combined length of 40.35 kilometers are under construction since 18 January 2021. The project is expected to be completed by December 2026 at an estimated cost of .
History
In August 2012, the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposed four rail routes for the metro project."SMC to check feasibility of four Metro routes". DNA India. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012. The Government of Gujarat approved two corridors in January 2017.
The union government approved the project on 11 March 2019. It will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited and financed mainly through equity from Government of India and Government of Gujarat on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies. French development agency AFD has committed to lend 250 million euros for the project, which was signed on January 28, 2021. On 9 March 2019, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved for the project. On 17 December 2021, Germany Development Bank KfW and Government of India signed a €442.26 million loan pact towards the project.
In June 2020, the construction bids were invited for Phase-1.
The foundation of the project was laid on 18 January 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Construction was expected to be completed by the end of 2024. However, as of July 2023, the deadline for the completion of the first phase has been rescheduled to December 2027, due to some slowdowns and delays in work.
The first trial run was conducted in March 2026.
Construction Phases Phase I Phase 1 network Line NameTerminalsLengthStations StatusOpening DateRed LineAlthan TenementDREAM City8.5 km7Under Construction November 2026SarthanaDREAM City13.11 km13Under Construction December 2027Green LineBhesanSaroli18.74 km18Under Construction December 2027Total40.35 km38
Route network Phase 1 The corridors are from Sarthana, Varachha to DREAM City () and from Bhesan Depot to Saroli (). Sarthana-DREAM City corridor will have 20 stations and Bhesan - Saroli corridor will have 18 stations. Out of approved corridor, will be elevated, whereas will be underground.
In Phase 1, 20 metro stations will be built on first corridor from Sarthana to DREAM City route (Red Line) and 18 metro stations will be built on second corridor from Bhesan to Saroli (Green Line).
Line NameTerminalsLengthStationsRed LineSarthanaDREAM City21.61 km20Green LineBhesanSaroli18.74 km18Total40.35 km38
Status updates 17 April 2026: Trial runs on a key stretch of the Surat Metro have begun, bringing the city closer to the launch of a mass rapid transit system expected to ease congestion and improve access to major commercial centres, including the Surat Diamond Bourse. The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited has initiated testing on an 8.5-kilometre corridor between Dream City and Althan Tenement. The trial phase, scheduled over 500 hours, is examining the train's speed, braking systems and other technical parameters ahead of operational clearance. 9 March 2019: Public Investment Board (PIB) approves 12,000 Crores INR Surat Metro rail project. 11 March 2019: Surat metro rail project approved by central govt with combined length of 40.35 km. 28 April 2020: GMRC invited tenders for Detailed Design Consultancy Services for Corridor 1 and 2. 30 April 2020: GMRC invited Expression of Interest for Phase 1's General Engineering Consultant Jun 2020: Construction bids invited for Phase-1. Construction work to begin soon. 18 Jan 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down foundation stone of Surat Metro. Construction is expected to complete by late 2027.
See also Urban rail transit in India Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited Ahmedabad Metro
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