ABOUT DHAKA METRO RAIL

1. FIRSTMETRORAILPROJECTIN BANGLADESH

2. WHAT IS METRO RAIL?
• Metro Rail is a Mass Rapid Transport System(MRTS)
• Metro rail systems can be either underground (subways),
elevated, or at-grade.
• Metro rail systems are typically electric and operate at high
speeds

3. HISTORY OF METRO RAIL
World𝟏𝒔𝒕 metrorailconstructionatLondonin 1863
The UK’s London Underground was originally
opened in 1863 for locomotive trains. In
1890, it became the world’s first metro
system.

4. OVERVIEWOF DHAKA METRO RAIL
Native Name : Dhaka Metro
Transit Type : Rapid Transit
Number of Line : 52
Construction Will Start : 26 June 2016
Total Length : 20.1 km (12.5 mi)
Electrification : 1500v DC via overhead catenary

5. ILLUSTRATION OF DHAKA METRO RAIL

6. METRO RAIL ROUTES

7. FINANCING
• Originally, the project cost was Tk 219,850 million but it was later increased by Tk
114,870 million to Tk 334,720 million, although the full Project is not yet
completed.

8. BENEFITS OF DHAKA METRO RAIL
 Traffic Decongestion
 Reduced Air Pollution
 Time Savings
 Economic Growth
 Environmental Benefits
 Safety
 Comfort and Convenience
 Reduced Fuel Consumption
 Accessibility for All
 Urban Development
 Tourism

9. DISADVANTAGE OF METRO RAIL
 Fixed route
 Available for specific location
 Many people lost their land
 Huge investment

10. CONCLUSION
Finally we can say that,any development of a country is
not possible without developing in its transport sector.
Although its need a huge amount of money,Bangladesh
government has taken truly an impressive steps.

11. THANK YOU EVREYONE
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