Objective
The Ahmedabad Metro was constructed to improve commuter convenience and lessen traffic on congested roadways. The goals of the Ahmedabad Metro are as follows:
• Offers safety to commuters while travelling.
• Affordable transportation to the commuters. The metro smart card with a 10% discount offer.
• Reduce traffic and travel times on the roadways.
Background
The 6.53 km (4.0 mi) long Ahmedabad Metro route between Vastral Gam and Apparel Park opened for service on March 6, 2019. The six stations along the East-West Corridor are currently operational of the Ahmedabad Metro
The remaining portions of Phase 1 of the Ahmedabad Metro become operational from October 2022. In January 2021, work on Phase 2 of the project began. Phase 2’s first line, which connects GNLU and GIFT city, is anticipated to be operational in the first half of 2024.
The highest speed of the operational metro and planned metro trains is 80 km/h (50 mph), with an average speed of 33 km/h (21 mph).
System Information
Top Speed: 80 kmph
Average Speed: 33 kmph
Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm
Electrification: 750 V DC Third Rail
Signalling: Communication-based Train Control (CBTC)
Key Figures
Operational: 37.86 km (Phase 1) | Under Construction: 21.42 km (Phase 1, Phase 2) | Approved: 7.41 km (Phase 2)
Daily Ridership: 40,000 /day (October 2022)
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Metro Rail News.
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