Gandhinagar: The state govt said on Wednesday that it placed an order for 34 train sets for the Ahmedabad and Surat metro systems. Of these, 10 metro train sets will be used for Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 and 24 train sets for Surat Metro, the govt said.An official statement said these trains are being manufactured at Titagarh’s advanced facility in Kolkata, showcasing India’s growing self-reliance in high-tech urban mobility solutions. This initiative will strengthen public transport facilities in Gujarat, the statement added.Under Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2, the 68.2km metro network in the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor is already operational, with 32 train sets in service. The addition of 10 more train sets will increase train frequency, reduce waiting times, and provide better facilities for passengers.The statement added that currently, construction of the 40.3km long metro rail network in Surat is under progress.The metro rail network in Gujarat currently extends to 108km, with an estimated expansion to 190km in the coming years. This includes a previously planned 6.04km airport line, which will further strengthen connectivity.
