The Ahmedabad Metro services have been extended by four hours — from an end of 10 pm to 2 am — in view of the Navratri festival from September 26 to August 1. Presently, services are operational in Ahmedabad from 6:20 am to 10:00 pm.
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited announced the change for all three corridors of Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam, Koteshwar Road to APMC and Motera Stadium to Sector 1 Gandhinagar in a release issued Wednesday.
For the Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam and the Koteshwar Road to APMC corridors, the frequency will be every 30 minutes from each terminal station after 10 pm till 2 am.
As for the Motera Stadium to Sector 1 Gandhinagar route, the frequency will be hourly from 10 pm onwards until 2 am, and for the Sector 1 till Motera Stadium, trains will be available hourly from 10 pm to 1 am.
During the extended hours, only a special paper ticket of Rs 50 will be valid for metro journey. The special paper ticket will be available at all metro stations and will be used for a single journey each only.