Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 brings EPC World honour to RITES

Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 has earned RITES Ltd. an EPC World Award. It recognises the company’s role as General Consultant on the 28.26 km corridor. The line links Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. It also highlights RITES’ work in engineering, project management, and sustainable urban transport infrastructure.

RITES’ role in Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2

The award draws attention to RITES’ role as General Consultant on the project. It is one of Gujarat’s notable urban transit developments. In practical terms, the corridor improves Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar connectivity. It is also meant to shorten travel times, lower road congestion, and support broader use of public transport.

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Over the course of the project, RITES handled a wide consulting brief. As General Consultant, it supported engineering design and oversaw delivery standards. It also helped maintain safety requirements. In addition, it contributed to modern technologies and operating systems. Those systems were intended to improve efficiency, reliability, and the commuter experience.

Corridor scope and urban mobility impact

The project includes a 28.26 km corridor linking Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. It is also focused on sustainable urban mobility. It is expected to ease traffic congestion. It is also meant to offer faster and more reliable transit options. Advanced systems were incorporated to strengthen operational performance.

Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 forms part of a broader push toward sustainable urban infrastructure. At the same time, it supports India’s wider objective of building smart, connected cities. The line is expected to offer quicker and more dependable transit. It is also expected to support economic activity and urban growth across the region.

EPC World Award and RITES expertise

The EPC World Award also underlines RITES’ role in complex infrastructure delivery. For the company, the recognition marks the successful execution of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2. It also reinforces its standing as a partner for large transportation projects.

RITES’ contribution included project management and consultancy services. It also applied safety and quality standards. Separately, it used engineering solutions aimed at operational and infrastructure needs. The company’s experience across international infrastructure assignments also formed part of that delivery background.

RITES Limited has more than five decades of experience in transport consultancy and engineering. It has also built a presence in the sector as a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise. It has completed projects in over 55 countries. Those projects span Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and the Middle East.

The latest recognition adds to RITES’ profile within India’s infrastructure sector. It also reflects the company’s involvement in large-scale urban development schemes. It also points to RITES’ continued participation in building transport networks. Those networks are focused on long-term sustainability and future readiness.

The EPC World Award further recognises RITES’ work in infrastructure consultancy and project execution. Its part in Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 also underscores the company’s focus. That focus is on sustainable mobility, innovation, and quality. Demand for modern urban transit continues to rise in India.

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