The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line Rail Project on May 13, 2026. This 134-kilometre corridor will use indigenous technology to connect key industrial and transport hubs in Gujarat. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that this project will help build a strong industrial cluster in the region.
What are the key features and speed of the new rail corridor?
The project is designed for train operations at 220 kmph, while the actual operational speed will be 200 kmph. It will be India’s first semi high-speed corridor built with home-grown technology. A large portion of the track, about 74 km, will be elevated on viaducts to ensure smooth movement. The project aims for completion by 2030-31.
How will this project change travel time and connectivity?
The new line will drastically reduce travel time between major points. The journey from Sarkhej to Dholera will take around 34 minutes, and from Sabarmati to Dholera, it will take 48 minutes. It will connect the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), Dholera International Airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Cost | ₹20,667 crore |
| Total Length | 134 km (Double Line) |
| Max Speed | 220 kmph |
| Elevated Route | 74 km |
| Connectivity | Ahmedabad Metro, Bullet Train, DFC |
| Beneficiaries | 284 villages, approx 5 lakh people |
What is the impact on regional development and logistics?
This project falls under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan to improve logistics efficiency. It will integrate with the Ahmedabad Metro at Sabarmati, Gandhigram, and Vastrapur, and connect with the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train at Sabarmati. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that Vande Bharat trains will operate on this route, which will create many new jobs and lower carbon emissions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sarkhej-Dholera rail project की कुल लागत और लंबाई कितनी है?
इस प्रोजेक्ट की अनुमानित लागत ₹20,667 करोड़ है और इसकी कुल लंबाई 134 किलोमीटर है, जो डबल लाइन कॉरिडोर होगा।
इस रूट पर ट्रेनों की रफ्तार क्या होगी और कौन सी ट्रेनें चलेंगी?
ट्रेनें 200 kmph की ऑपरेशनल स्पीड से चलेंगी। रेल मंत्री ने पुष्टि की है कि इस रूट पर Vande Bharat ट्रेनें भी चलाई जाएंगी।