Red Line
Red LineThe Surat Metro Red Line (Line 1) runs 21.61 km north-south from Sarthana to Dream City, passing through Surat's commercial core and the only underground section on the network. The 8.5 km "Diamond Corridor" between Dream City and Althan Tenement began trial runs on 29 March 2026 - the first section of Surat Metro to see trains on track.
21.61 km
Total length
20
Stations
14 / 6
Elevated / Underground
6.47 km
Underground section
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View all stationsLabheshwar Mahadev Temple, Salabatpura
Chowk Bazar Market, Surat Castle (Old Fort)
Underground Section
6.47 km beneath Surat's old city
The underground stretch runs from Labheshwar Chowk to Chowk Bazar, passing directly under Surat Railway Station - one of the busiest junctions in western India. Three tunnel boring machines excavated this section: Amrit, Narmada, and Tapi, named after rivers significant to Gujarat.
TBM Amrit achieved its breakthrough at Chowk Bazar Station in August 2025, marking a major construction milestone. The underground stations feature platform screen doors, forced ventilation systems, and emergency evacuation shafts designed to NFPA 130 standards.
6
Stations
6.47 km
Tunnel length
3
TBMs deployed
Diamond Corridor Trial Runs
Construction updatesFirst trains on track since 29 March 2026
Trial runs cover the 8.5 km elevated section from Dream City to Althan Tenement, with 7 stations operational for testing. This stretch connects directly to the Surat Diamond Bourse, earning it the "Diamond Corridor" name.
Testing covers safety mechanisms, braking systems, speed parameters, and security protocols across 500+ planned hours. RDSO and CMRS independent inspections must clear before commercial operations begin. The Diamond Corridor section is expected to open by mid-2026.
Key landmarks along the Red Line
- Surat Railway Station (underground)
- Surat Diamond Bourse at Dream City
- SVNIT (NIT Surat) near Althan Tenement
- Surat Castle and Tapi Riverfront near Chowk Bazar
- Sarthana Nature Park at northern terminus
- Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre near Dream City
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Red Line FAQs
All FAQsHow long is the Red Line?
The Red Line (Corridor 1) covers 21.61 km from Sarthana in the north to Dream City in the south. Of that, 15.14 km runs on elevated viaducts and 6.47 km passes underground between Labheshwar Chowk and Chowk Bazar. It has 20 stations total - 14 elevated and 6 underground.
Which Red Line stations are underground?
Six stations sit below ground level: Labheshwar Chowk, Central Warehouse, Surat Railway Station, Maskati Hospital, Gandhi Baug, and Chowk Bazar. These stations were excavated by three tunnel boring machines - Amrit, Narmada, and Tapi. TBM Amrit completed its breakthrough at Chowk Bazar Station in August 2025.
What is the Diamond Corridor?
The Diamond Corridor is the 8.5 km elevated stretch from Dream City to Althan Tenement, named for its proximity to the Surat Diamond Bourse - the world's largest diamond trading hub. This was the first section to begin trial runs on 29 March 2026, with 7 stations operational for testing. It is expected to open for commercial operations by mid-2026.
Can I transfer to the Green Line from the Red Line?
Yes, at Majura Gate - the only interchange station on the entire Surat Metro network. Majura Gate connects the Red Line (Corridor 1) with the Green Line (Corridor 2). Every cross-line journey passes through this station. Both platforms are elevated, and a dedicated transfer walkway connects them.
What are the Red Line terminus stations?
Sarthana is the northern terminus, located near Sarthana Nature Park in the Varachha area. Dream City is the southern terminus, adjacent to the Surat Diamond Bourse and the Dream City Depot that services Red Line trains. The end-to-end journey between Sarthana and Dream City takes approximately 35 minutes.