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Government of India approved the Ahmedabad
(Sarkhej)–Dholera semi high-speed double-line rail project
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The Government of India
approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera semi high-speed double-line rail
project on 13 May 2026.
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The estimated cost of the
project is around ₹20,667 crore.
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A new railway line of
approximately 134 km will be developed in Gujarat under the project.
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It is considered India’s
first semi high-speed rail project developed with indigenous technology.
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The rail corridor will
connect Ahmedabad, Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the proposed
Dholera Airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.
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The project aims to improve
rail connectivity in the Ahmedabad–Dholera region and strengthen Gujarat’s
industrial and infrastructure network.
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The design speed of
trains under the project will be 220 km/h.
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The operational speed of
trains has been fixed at 200 km/h.
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After completion, the
travel time between Sabarmati and Dholera will be reduced to just 48 minutes.
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The project is targeted
for completion by 2030-31.
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It is being developed in
line with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
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PM Gati Shakti aims to
improve multimodal connectivity and logistics planning in India.
¨ India’s semi high-speed rail network also includes the Vande Bharat Express.
¨ Vande Bharat Express is regarded as a modern high-speed passenger train system developed in India.
