Violet Line (Ahmedabad Metro)

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
Route map Legend GIFT City PDEU GNLU Yellow Line

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

History

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$640 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$41 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

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

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

Map

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References

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. "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.