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Gujarat
4 buyers · 9 tenders · checked 2026-10-03
~352 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train with 8 of 12 stations, 2 of 3 depots; Ahmedabad metro operational, Surat in trials; Western DFC largest share.
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1Metro systems operating
1Metro systems under construction
1High-speed corridors under construction
4Buyers tracked
9Tenders tracked
- Live pipeline
- ₹1,00,000 cr+ HSR programme under execution + ₹12,000 cr-class Surat Metro build
- Technology areas
- Signalling & train control, Rolling-stock hardware, Track & civil, Electrification, Digital operations, Predictive maintenance, AI inspection, Cybersecurity
Key figures
Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR programme₹1,08,000 cr sanctioned; 508 km corridor, ~352 km and 8 of 12 stations in Gujarat; first commercial service (Surat–Vapi ~100 km) announced for August 2027, full corridor by 2029-class timelines
3 sources · 1 primary
- ● PIB (official) · Status of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train (sanctioned cost ₹1,08,000 cr) (published 2024-02-09 · checked 2026-08-20)
- ○ Wikipedia (cross-checked) · Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor (published 2026 · checked 2026-08-20)
- ○ Deccan Herald · Bullet train inaugural run to cover 100 km between Surat and Vapi in August 2027 — Vaishnaw (published 2026 · checked 2026-08-20)
Gujarat metro route-km operatio…≈68 km operational in Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar (Ph1 40.03 km + Ph2 28.2 km, fully commissioned 2026-01-11)
2 sources · 1 primary
- ● GMRC (official) · Project overview (Ahmedabad Ph1 40.03 km/31 stations; Ph2 28.2 km fully commissioned 2026-01-11; Surat 40.35 km/38 stations under construction) (published 2026 · checked 2026-08-20)
- ○ Wikipedia (cross-checked) · Ahmedabad Metro (67.56 km operational, 4 lines; Yellow Line completed 2026-01-11; ridership) (published 2026 · checked 2026-08-20)
Surat Metro Phase 140.35 km / 38 stations under construction; trial runs on first 8.5 km since 2026-03-29
2 sources · 1 primary
- ● GMRC (official) · Project overview (Ahmedabad Ph1 40.03 km/31 stations; Ph2 28.2 km fully commissioned 2026-01-11; Surat 40.35 km/38 stations under construction) (published 2026 · checked 2026-08-20)
- ○ Indian Infrastructure · Trial runs commence on Diamond Corridor (Dream City–Althan, 8.5 km), Surat Metro Phase I (published 2026-03-30 · checked 2026-08-20)
Buyers
| Buyer | Type | Tenders | Contracts awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited | High-speed rail SPV | 6 | 6 |
| Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited | Metro corporation | 1 | 2 |
| Western Railway (Gujarat divisions) | IR zone | 2 | 0 |
| Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (Gujarat) | Freight corridor | 0 | 0 |
Tenders
| Tender | Buyer | Status | Value band | Next key date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Metro multi-modal integration 21 stations | GMRC | Bids closed | ₹50–100 cr per package | Bids closed June 2026 · award expected |
| MAHSR Shinkansen 2×25 kV electrification | NHSRCL | Awarded | ₹10,000–15,000 cr (L&T 'Mega' band) | Awarded January 2024 |
| MAHSR T-2 237 km J-Slab | NHSRCL | Awarded | ₹5,000–5,500 cr | Awarded January 2022 |
| MAHSR Shinkansen DS-ATC signalling telecom | NHSRCL | Awarded | ₹4,000–4,500 cr | Awarded June 2025 |
| MAHSR T-3 116 km J-Slab | NHSRCL | Awarded | ₹2,500–5,000 cr (L&T 'Large' band) | Awarded May 2022 |
| MAHSR 8-car 280 kmph B28 | NHSRCL | Awarded | ₹850–900 cr | |
| MAHSR rolling stock maintenance machinery | NHSRCL | Awarded | value not published | Awarded August 2026 |
| OFC LTE backbone Ahmedabad Ratlam | WR (Gujarat) | Planned | ₹350–400 cr | Sanctioned April 2026 |
| KAVACH 4.0 48 block sections | WR (Gujarat) | Planned | ₹100–150 cr | Sanctioned June 2026 |
Cities
| City | Network status | Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | metro operational (Phases 1+2 complete); MAHSR terminus under construction | Ahmedabad Metro (Blue + Red + Yellow + Violet lines) |
| Surat | metro under construction (trial runs); MAHSR station + depot under construction | Surat Metro (Phase 1 under construction) |
| Vadodara | no metro; MAHSR station under construction; WR division HQ |
Players with a footprint here
| Player | Kind | Footprint |
|---|---|---|
| L&T | Civil contractor | Headquarters |
| Alstom | Rolling-stock OEM | Office, Plant |
| Siemens Mobility | Rolling-stock OEM | Plant |
| Titagarh | Rolling-stock OEM | Plant |
| DBL | Civil contractor | Headquarters |
| DRA Infracon | Civil contractor | Project presence |
| IRCON | Civil contractor | Headquarters |
| ABB | Vehicle systems supplier | Plant |
| Hitachi Energy | Vehicle systems supplier | Plant |
What changed
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- 2026-09-28 — Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 10.26km elevated viaduct with eight stations from Thaltej Gam to Godhavi for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 16 November.
- 2026-09-28 — Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 12.527km elevated viaduct with seven stations from Shilaj Circle to Badrabad for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 16 November.
- 2026-09-28 — Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders a 6.56km elevated viaduct with five stations from APMC to New Faisal Nagar for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 20 November.
- 2026-09-28 — Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders an 11.04km elevated viaduct with ten stations from Vishal Nagar West to Bapunagar North for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 20 November.
- 2026-09-28 — Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation tenders an 8.68km elevated viaduct with five stations from Naranpura to Nehrunagar for the Ahmedabad Metro, bids closing 21 November.
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- Market narrative
- Capex in this region (4)
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- Mahsr gujarat progress (3)
- Mahsr spend (4)
- Wdfc gujarat (4)
- KAVACH wr (3)
- Ahmedabad ridership (3)
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