Work On Surat Metro To Start In June 2020

Metro services would make way into Gujarat’s Surat in another four years, with the construction work set to start in June 2020. The centre in March this year approved Phase-I of the Surat Metro project, under which two corridors will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore. Likely to be completed by June 2024, the project will be undertaken by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC).

The plan

Corridor-I: Running 21.61 km, the first corridor between Sarthana and Dream City will have 20 stations. This route will cover some of the key industrial areas in Surat, making commute easy for those who work in these areas.  Of the total stretch, 6.4 km will be underground while the remaining will be elevated.

Key stops

Corridor-II: The 18.74-km corridor with 18 stations will connect Bhesan and Saroli. The route will connect some of the major and emerging residential real estate markets of Surat.

Key stops

Majura Gate will serve as the intersection of the two routes.

On a positive note

Surat’s commercial as well as residential real estate markets are going to witness a positive business with the development of this mass transit project. While the first corridor will cater to some of the most prominent commercial areas of the city, the second corridor is focused on the residential markets.

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Source: Makaan.com