Gujarat’s Urban Transport Leap: Metro & Bus Network Revolutionize Commute

Sep 14, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the much-awaited second phase of the Metro from the bustling city of Ahmedabad to the state capital Gandhinagar on September 16. This development marks a major step forward in Gujarat's urban transport network, making daily commutes faster, smoother, and more sustainable. The new phase will cut down travel time to less than 45 minutes, a stark contrast to the nearly one-and-a-half-hour journey by road in peak traffic. With modern AC coaches and top-notch infrastructure, this new phase is expected to serve thousands of daily commuters, including office-goers, students, and tourists, providing them with a hassle-free and cost-effective mode of transport. For many, the Metro is not just a quicker alternative but a more economic and reliable one. Looking ahead, this Metro expansion is just one part of Gujarat's broader strategy to build a robust and sustainable urban transport network, including its Bus Rapid Transit System-BRTS, which boasts of nearly 1.7 lakh daily commuters in Ahmedabad. The official further said the metro network has already been planned in such a way that it is integrated with the BRTS, and the railway network and with the upcoming bullet train project from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.