Violet Line (Ahmedabad Metro)

Railway line in Ahmedabad, India

Violet Line

Overview
Status| Operational
Locale| Gandhinagar
Termini|

* GNLU
* GIFT City

Stations| 3
Service
Type| Rapid Transit
System| Ahmedabad Metro
Operator(s)| Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Rolling stock| Hyundai Rotem
History
Opened| 16 September 2024
Technical
Line length| 5.42 km (3.37 mi)
Character| Elevated
Track gauge| 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (Standard gauge)
Electrification| 750V DC Third Rail

The Violet Line of the Ahmedabad Metro is a metro route of the mass rapid transit system in Ahmedabad, India.

## History

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The Government of Gujarat approved the Phase-2 of Ahmedabad Metro in October 2017 and revised it in October 2018. In February 2019, the Union cabinet approved the Phase-2 worth cost of ₹5,384.17 crore (US$650 million). It will extend the North-South corridor from Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad to Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar (23.838 km (14.812 mi)) with a branch line from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) linking Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and GIFT City (5.416 km).[1][2][3]

The tendering for the Phase 2 began in January 2020.[4][5] On 18 January 2021, the foundation stone of the Phase-2 was laid by Prime Minister Modi.[6] In February 2023, Titagarh Rail Systems won a contract worth ₹350 crore (US$42 million) for providing rolling stock for the Phase-2.[7][8]

The trial run of Phase-2 started in February 2024 between GNLU and Dholakuva Circle stations.[9][10] The Violet Line with all three stations was inaugurated on 16 September 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was open to the public on 17 September 2024.[11][12][13][14]

Under Phase 2B, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to extend the Violet Line to construct a 6 to 10 km elevated circular loop within GIFT City. The estimated cost for the construction of construction is ₹2,000 crore (US$240 million). The project is expected to add four to six metro stations to connect the different campuses within the city.[15][16]

## List of stations

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Following is a list of stations on this route:[17]

Violet Line

#  | Station Name  | Opened [11] | Connections  | Layout
English | Gujarati
1 | GNLU | જી એન એલ યુ | 17 September 2024 |  Yellow Line | Elevated
2 | PDPU | પી ડી પી યુ | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated
3 | GIFT City | ગિફ્ટ સિટી | 17 September 2024 | None | Elevated

## Map

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## References

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1. ^ "Gujarat nod for Rs 6,758crore Metro Phase II". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
2. ^ Nair, Avinash (20 October 2018). "Ahmedabad Metro Rail: After Centre objects, Metro rail link to GIFT City shortened by 6 km". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
3. ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 gets Modi Cabinet clearance ahead of Phase 1 inauguration on 4 March". The Financial Express. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
4. ^ "GMRC Invites Bids for Ahmedabad Metro's Phase 2 Construction". The Metro Rail Guy. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
5. ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
6. ^ "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
7. ^ "Titagarh Rail Systems wins ₹3.5 bn contract for Ahmedabad Metro". Construction World. 15 February 2023.
8. ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Titagarh Rail Systems awarded Rs 350-cr contract for 10 trains". The Indian Express. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
9. ^ "Ahmedabad Metro Phase II trial run likely in June". Times of India. 20 April 2023.
10. ^ "A'bad-G'nagar Metro phase-2 trial run starts". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
11. ^ a b "PM Modi Inaugurated Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 And Vande Metro - Metro Rail News". 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
12. ^ "Ahmedabad Metro connectivity to GIFT City by early 2024, says GMRC". 19 September 2021.
13. ^ "PM Modi Flags Off Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Phase-II, Takes Rail Ride". News18. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
14. ^ "PM Modi inaugurates 2nd phase of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project". India Today. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
15. ^ Nair, Avinash (30 November 2024). "Metro-loop proposed inside GIFT City campus; to cost ₹2000 crore". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
16. ^ "How Will New Metro Route from Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport Benefit Commuters?". Times Now. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
17. ^ "Route Information and Time Table". AHMEDABAD METRO RAIL PROJECT. Retrieved 7 December 2024.

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Ahmedabad Metro stations

Blue Line|

* Thaltej Gam
* Thaltej
* Doordarshan Kendra
* Gurukul Road
* Gujarat University
* Commerce Six Road
* SP Stadium
* Old High Court ■
* Shahpur
* Gheekanta
* Kalupur Railway Station
* Kankaria East
* Apparel Park
* Amraiwadi
* Rabari Colony
* Vastral
* Nirant Cross Road
* Vastral Gam

Red Line

* Motera Stadium ■
* Sabarmati
* AEC
* Sabarmati Railway Station
* Ranip
* Vadaj
* Vijay Nagar
* Usmanpura
* Old High Court ■
* Gandhigram
* Paldi
* Shreyas
* Rajiv Nagar
* Jivraj Park
* APMC

Yellow Line
(partially operational)|

* Mahatma Mandir
* Sector-24
* Sector-16
* Juna Sachivalaya
* Akshardham
* Sachivalaya
* Sector-10A
* Sector-1 (Gandhinagar)
* Infocity
* Dholakuva Circle
* Randesan
* Raysan
* GNLU ■
* Koba Gam
* Juna Koba
* Koba Circle
* Narmada Canal
* Tapovan Circle
* Vishwakarma College
* Koteshwar Road
* Motera Stadium ■

Violet Line|

* GNLU ■
* PDPU
* GIFT City

See also|

* List of Ahmedabad Metro stations
* Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited

Stations in Bold are operational while those in Italics are under construction.
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