[5] The NSHRCL signed a letter of agreement (LoA) with the JV for the design and construction of Sabarmati station and its depot in February 2022.
The design and construction of the station's integrated multimodal passenger and transport complex was awarded to B. L. Kashyap & Sons Limited in November 2019, as part of the very first tender of the railway project, which was invited by NHSRCL in October 2019.
It will have white needles in the central exterior façade, which will give a bright appearance of the symbol of the spokes of the Chakra, not only during the day, but also at night.
Its design has been made to accommodate sufficient space for passenger movement and amenities at the concourse and platform areas.
Moreover, skylight provisions will be present on the roof and exterior sides for natural lighting and reduced energy usage.
It will have all modern and advanced facilities like the Shinkansen, such as maintenance and cleaning of train sets, with inspection bays, washing plants, stabling lines, etc.
Around 250 types of more than 800 numbers of specialised machinery required to inspect and maintain the rolling stock will be procured from Japan for this depot, including checking for vibrations, temperature, and noise, which are critical for high-speed running and will ensure passenger comfort.
[1][16] It covers an area of 3.51 ha (8.7 acres) and has nine floors, mainly dedicated to host retail stores, offices, commercial spaces and small-scale businesses to offer necessary services to passengers.
It has dedicated parking spaces for private cars, cabs, buses, autos, and two-wheelers within the terminal's premises.
A large stainless steel mural depicting the famous Salt March, in which the movement's leader, Mahatma Gandhi, and his followers have been shown, crafted on the south-facing façade of the building.
[17] Embracing sustainable practices, the complex incorporates various green building features, including the installation of solar panels on terraces, which will generate about 1 million units of green electricity annually, extensive landscape terraces and gardens for enhanced design and green space on the south-east side, efficient water management techniques like rainwater harvesting, sustainable energy consumption and waste disposal systems, energy-efficient air conditioning, and LED-based lighting fixtures.
The design ensures ample natural light to penetrate inside and scenic views in most occupied areas throughout the entire building.
It will be connected directly to the high-speed railway station through one of the three elevated walkways originating from the hub concourse level the terminal complex.