Surat Metro

Surat Metro
Overview
OwnerGujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited
LocaleSurat, Gujarat
Transit typeRapid Transit
Number of lines2 (Phase - I)
Line numberRed Line
Green Line[1]
Number of stations38
Websitewww.gujaratmetrorail.com
Operation
Operation will startDecember 2027; 3 years' time (2027-12)[2]
CharacterElevated & Underground
Rolling stockTitagarh Rail Systems[3]
Technical
System length40.35 kilometres (25.07 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Average speed80 km/h[2]

The Surat Metro is an under-construction rapid transit rail system for Surat in the Surat Metropolitan Region, Gujarat state of India. Two corridors with a combined length of 40.35 kilometers are under construction since 18 January 2021.[4] The project is expected to be completed by December 2027 at an estimated cost of ₹12,020.32 crore (US$1.4 billion).[2]

  1. ^ Gupta, Mayank (12 July 2023). "Surat Metro: Phase I to Start Operations in Dec 2027, Check Route, Distance, Stations and More". News18. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Gupta, Mayank (12 July 2023). "Surat Metro: Phase I to Start Operations in Dec 2027, Check Route, Distance, Stations and More". News18. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ PTI (27 June 2023). "Titagarh Rail Systems bags Rs 857 cr order for Surat Metro Rail". ThePrint. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ "'Very important gifts for Ahmedabad, Surat': PM Modi launches metro rail projects in Gujarat". www.timesnownews.com. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.