Sarkhej-Dholera Semi-High-Speed Rail Corridor Moves Ahead, With Ahmedabad-Dholera Connectivity Expected to Transform by 2030
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📅 September 10, 2026 | ⏱️ 3 Min Read | 📂Dholera Rail Connectivity📂Dholera Rail Corridor
The Sarkhej-Dholera semi-high-speed rail corridor is emerging as a major connectivity project for Gujarat. With the EPC tender valued at ₹18,901.68 crore, the project is expected to enter construction soon. The planned railway will connect Ahmedabad with Dholera while improving access to the upcoming airport and Lothal, supporting future industrial, business and tourism activity.
Sarkhej-Dholera Rail Link to Reshape Regional Connectivity
The Sarkhej-Dholera Rail Link is set to transform Gujarat’s regional connectivity, connecting Ahmedabad with Dholera SIR through a planned semi-high-speed rail corridor. With links towards Dholera International Airport and Lothal, the project could boost industrial growth, business activity, tourism, workforce mobility and Dholera’s future infrastructure network.
Dholera Airport Set for Stronger Rail Connectivity
Improved rail access could become an important part of Dholera's future infrastructure network. The planned corridor includes provisions for links towards Dholera International Airport and Lothal, helping connect emerging business zones with important passenger and tourism destinations. Better public transport connectivity can also support workforce movement and the region's long-term economic expansion.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
✅ ₹18,901.68 crore EPC tender has been invited for the railway project.
✅ The corridor is planned as a double-line semi-high-speed rail connection.
✅ It will improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera.
✅ Planned links will provide access towards Dholera International Airport and Lothal.
✅ The project is targeting rail operations around 2030, subject to project execution.
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The Sarkhej-Dholera project is a proposed semi-high-speed railway corridor designed to improve direct connectivity between Ahmedabad and the Dholera region.
The EPC tender for the main works is valued at approximately ₹18,901.68 crore.
The project includes planned connectivity towards Dholera International Airport, which can improve future passenger access to the airport.
The project is currently targeting 2030 for operations, although the actual timeline will depend on construction and project progress.
