New Delhi: Ahmedabad is set to host India’s first 16-floor railway station, a landmark structure designed as a multimodal hub that will bring together bullet train services, metro connectivity, conventional rail operations and bus transport under one integrated complex. The project is expected to reshape mobility and add significant economic momentum to the city.

The new station will be a key node on the 508-kilometre Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, which is being developed with support from Japan. It will rise above Western Railway platforms 10, 11 and 12 and connect directly to the Kalupur Metro Station. The design draws from Ahmedabad’s heritage, with a roof inspired by hundreds of kites and a façade based on the detailed lattice work of Sidi Saiyyed’s Jaali.

Officials said the station is being planned not as a conventional transit point but as a complete urban centre with multiple services and commercial activity. The 16-storey complex will feature parking zones, office spaces, retail areas, rest rooms, lounges, and modern waiting and transit facilities intended to serve commuters, tourists and residents.

The project is targeted for completion by July 2027 and is being built to accommodate rising passenger volumes while ensuring seamless connectivity to various parts of the city. The redevelopment will also include upgrades to surrounding roads and transport links, creating smoother access for local traffic.

The new station is expected to support business growth, expand tourism and strengthen Ahmedabad’s position as a major urban hub. It will also integrate with India’s first Shinkansen-inspired bullet train. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail line will operate at 320 km/h using Japan’s E5 series technology, bringing faster intercity travel to western India. 

BI Bureau