Govt plans to construct 128-km long railway network in city: Quader
PBC News: The government has taken a plan to construct a 128-km long railway network with an aim of reducing traffic gridlock in the capital and its adjacent areas.
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Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader formally revealed this plan while attending an agreement signing ceremony of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) on feasibility study of southern part of metrorail-5, detailed design and tender assistance on Monday morning.
“The government is planning to construct a total of 128-km long railway network including 61-km underground or subway rail and 67-km flyover integrated with six metro-rail in the city,” said the minister.
In this regard, an integrated plan implementation has already begun.
Quader, also general secretary of the ruling Awami League, said formulation of detailed design for construction of Metro Rail-2 comprising flyover and underground railway is underway.
At the same time survey and primary design formulation is underway for construction of southern and northern parts of the metrorail-5 by 2028, he told the function.
