● Red Line
Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority
Proposed
0
Stations
22.6 km
Line Length
Guwahati Metro Red Line Overview
The Red Line refers to the proposed Line 1 of Guwahati Metro, planned from Dharapur to Narangi across about 26.6 km with 22 elevated stations. It was part of a four-corridor, 61.4 km Phase 1 plan prepared by RITES in 2016. The project has not been sanctioned for construction, and the state has also studied lower-cost transit options. Explore the planned Guwahati Metro Red Line route map, proposed station list, interchange points, approval and construction status, expected timelines and the latest project updates.
Red Line Route Map 2026
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Red Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Red Line corresponds to Line 1 of the proposed Guwahati Metro, from Dharapur to Narangi.
- It was planned to be about 26.6 km long with 22 elevated stations.
- Phase 1 of Guwahati Metro proposed four corridors totalling about 61.4 km and 54 stations.
- RITES prepared the feasibility study and detailed project report in 2016.
- Guwahati Metro Rail Corporation Limited was set up by the Assam government in 2016.
- No construction has started, and the project has not received central approval.
- Guwahati is the largest city in North East India.
- The metro plan was intended to ease congestion on GS Road.
- GMRCL was formed in 2016.
- No funding has been sanctioned.
Guwahati Metro Red Line Phase-wise Plan
Phase 1 DPR (2016) (Completed)
Prepared by RITES.
Approval (Not granted)
Project on hold.
Alternatives (Under study)
BRT and lighter rail options considered.