Dhaka–Jessore line

Dhaka–Jessore line is a 172 km long under construction broad gauge railway. It is being constructed under the Ministry of Railways, Government of Bangladesh. The line will connect the capital of Bangladesh to Jessore via Dhaka District, Narayanganj District, Munshiganj District, Shariatpur District, Madaripur District, Faridpur District, Gopalganj District, Bangladesh, and Narail District. It is a project related to Padma Bridge.

Dhaka–Jessore line
Overview
Native nameঢাকা–যশোর রেলপথ
StatusOperational
OwnerMinistry of Railways
LocaleBangladesh
Termini
Stations18
Service
TypeRailway line under construction in Bangladesh
SystemBangladesh Railway
History
Commenced2018
Planned openingJune 2024 (Bhanga–Jessore)
Opened10 October 2023 (Dhaka–Bhanga)
Technical
Line length172 km
Track gauge
Operating speed120 km/h
Highest elevation11 meter
Route map

Narayanganj–
Bahadurabad Ghat line
Kamalapur  Hub 
Gendaria
Narayanganj–
Bahadurabad Ghat line
Keraniganj
Nimtala
Sreenagar
Mawa
Padma Bridge
Padma
Shibchar
Arial Khan River
Bhanga Junction
Pachuria–Bhanga line
Nagarkanda
Muksudpur
Maheshpur
Kashiani Junction
Bhatiapara Ghat
Lohagara
Nabaganga River
Narail
Afra River
Jamdia
Padmabila Junction
Rupdia
Singia Junction
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