The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in India has approved the ₹20,667 crore (approximately $2.5 billion USD) Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project. This 134-km railway will significantly reduce travel time to just 48 minutes, enhancing connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the upcoming Dholera Airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex. The project is notable as India's first semi-high-speed rail initiative, leveraging indigenous technology. It aims to improve daily commutes for residents and facilitate same-day return trips, benefitting approximately 500,000 people across 284 villages. Additionally, the project aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a New India, focusing on comprehensive regional development and employment opportunities. It is part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency. The environmentally friendly railway is projected to lower CO2 emissions by 2 crore kg, equivalent to the planting of 10 lakh trees, while also minimizing logistics costs and reducing oil imports by 0.48 crore litres.