Dhaka Metro Rail
The Dhaka Metro Rail (Bengali: ঢাকা মেট্রোরেল), or simply the Dhaka Metro, is a mass rapid transit system serving Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is owned and operated by the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). Together with the under construction Dhaka BRT, proposed Dhaka Subway and Dhaka suburban circular rail, it is expected to reduce traffic congestion in the city. The metro rail network has five planned lines which are the MRT Line 6, the only operational line, MRT Line 1 and MRT line 5, which are under construction, and MRT Line 2 and MRT Line 4, which are in the planning stages. It is part of the Strategic Transport Plan outlined by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA).
| Dhaka Metro Rail | |
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Top: Outside view of Farmgate metro station Bottom: Train entering at the platform of Agargaon metro station | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | ঢাকা মেট্রোরেল |
| Owner | Road Transport and Highways Division |
| Locale | Greater Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Transit type | Mass Rapid Transit |
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| Line number | Operational:
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| Number of stations | 16 (operational) , 103 (planned) |
| Daily ridership | est. 290,000 |
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| Headquarters | Probashi Kallyan Bhaban (Level-14), 71,72, Old Elephant Road, Eskaton Garden, Ramna, Dhaka-1000 |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 29 December 2022 |
| Operator(s) | Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited |
| Number of vehicles | MRT 6: 12 pairs of trains (total 24 trains) |
| Train length | 6 coaches |
| Technical | |
| System length | 20.1 km (12.5 mi) |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge |
| Electrification | 1500V DC via Overhead (Elevated)
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| Average speed | 30 km/h (19 mph) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
The first section of MRT Line 6 commenced commercial operations on 29 December 2022, and the second section on 5 November 2023. The other lines are either in planning or under construction. The third phase, which will have an interchange with Line 1, Line 2 and Line 4, is set to be completed by 2026. Further expansion of MRT Line 6 is expected towards Savar Upazila and Tongi. Passengers will get a 10% discount on the fare for using the MRT Pass or Rapid Pass. MRT line 6 currently operates daily except Fridays from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (7:10 am to 8:40 pm for MRT Pass/Rapid Pass holders). Each of the metro train has a separate coach for women along with common coaches.