Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,169-Crore Ahmedabad Metro Extension to Airport for Commonwealth Games 2030
India's Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,169-crore metro rail extension in Ahmedabad connecting Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, covering 6 km with five stations. The Phase 2A project will integrate with the existing Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro network, expanding the total operational network to approximately 78 km. The corridor is intended to strengthen transport infrastructure ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030, which Ahmedabad is set to host.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A project on June 10, 2026, sanctioning ₹2,169.04 crore for a 6-km corridor linking Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport. The route will feature five stations — Ashram Road, Koteshwar Prachin Mandir, Sabarmati River, Sardar Nagar, and Airport — of which four will be elevated and one underground, as illustrated in the project's route map showing the new line running alongside the existing operational green corridor. Upon completion, the combined Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro network will stretch to approximately 78 km. The project is expected to be completed within four years and will be integrated with other transport infrastructure including railways, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor, and bus terminals. Beyond the Commonwealth Games 2030, the corridor may also support connectivity for the World Police Games 2029. The project is projected to generate around 2,000–2,500 jobs during peak construction and an additional 500 positions in operations and maintenance, while also aiming to reduce road congestion and transport-related emissions.
What's missing
Neither source specifies the funding structure — such as the central government's share versus state or municipal contributions — or whether any international financing bodies are involved. The timeline for land acquisition and any potential displacement of residents along the corridor is also not addressed.
How coverage differed
The Hindu framed the project primarily through the lens of Commonwealth Games 2030 preparation and broader urban development, while the Times of India provided more granular operational detail — including specific station names, the precise network length of 77.63 km, and a breakdown of employment figures between construction and operations phases — and also mentioned the World Police Games 2029 as an additional driver.
What different sources said
- The HinduCenter
Union Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro link to airport ahead of Commonwealth Games 2030
- Times of IndiaCenter
Ahmedabad Metro expansion: Cabinet approves Rs 2,169-crore airport corridor
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