Sarkhej–Dholera semi high-speed rail line approved | Strengthening integrated industrial cluster

Описание: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s first semi high-speed rail corridor between Sarkhej and Dholera.

Key highlights:
Length: 134 km double line
Outlay: ₹20,667 Cr
Design Speed: 220 kmph (Operating 200 kmph)
Stations: 13, with metro integration at Sabarmati, Gandhinagar, Vastralpur
Bullet Train integration: Sabarmati
Dedicated Freight Corridor link: Vatva near Sanand
Completion timeline: 4 years
Future extension: Bhavnagar connectivity

🌍 Strategic Importance
Connects Dholera SIR, India’s emerging high‑tech manufacturing hub (semiconductors, solar cells, electronics).
Strengthens logistics and export potential with Dholera International Airport and Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex.
Reduces travel time: 48 minutes Sabarmati–Dholera, 34 minutes Sarkhej–Dholera.
Environmental benefit: CO₂ saving of 2.40 Cr kg annually, equal to planting ~10 lakh trees.
Employment generation: ~91 lakh human‑days.
Boosts connectivity for Saurashtra region, linking ports, industry, and heritage sites.

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