Dhaka Circular Railway
The Dhaka Circular Railway (Bengali: ঢাকা চক্ররেল romanised: Dhaka Chokrorel) is a proposed orbital suburban rail system which is expected to serve Dhaka and Greater Dhaka once completed, and reduce traffic marginally in the city. It is the second suburban rail project in the country after Chittagong Circular Railway. The project is being invested by South Korea.[1][2]
| Dhaka Circular Railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | Bengali: ঢাকা চক্রোরেল |
| Owner | Bangladesh Railway |
| Area served | Dhaka and Greater Dhaka |
| Transit type | Commuter rail |
| Number of stations | 24 |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | 2030 |
| Operator(s) | Bangladesh Railway |
| Technical | |
| System length | 80.89 km (50.26 mi) |
| Part of a series on |
| Transport in Bangladesh |
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| Modes |
| Aviation |
| Authorities |
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| Public transits |
| Important infrastructures |
| Others |
The estimated cost for this project is US$8.4 Billion.[3]
References
- Adhikary, Tuhin Shubhra (2021-11-03). "Dhaka circular rail: Worth the investment?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- "Dhaka circular train likely by 2030". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
- Cuenca, Oliver (2021-01-20). "Dhaka circular line feasibility study completed". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
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