Construction of Single Line Dual Gauge (DG) Railway Track from Dohazari to Cox’s Bazar via Ramu and Ramu to Gundum Near Myanmar


Construction of Single Line Dual Gauge (DG) Railway Track from Dohazari to Cox’s Bazar via Ramu and Ramu to Gundum Near Myanmar

  • Country: Bangladesh
  • Client: Bangladesh Railway
  • Funding Source: GOB & ADB
  • Duration: 5 Years
  • Status: In Progress

Project Description

Government of Bangladesh is taking efforts on developing TAR corridor in Bangladesh as well as regional corridors. GOB is also taking initiative to overcome the bottlenecks and missing links of TAR corridor in Bangladesh. The proposed Dohazari to Cox’s Bazar VIA Ramu and Ramu to Gundum rail line is the missing link of TAR routes connecting Myanmar border. Construction of rail link from Dohazari to Gundum has become a priority project and needs to be implemented immediately to eliminate the bottleneck of TAR route. The project is essential for making railway connectivity with the famous tourist spot Cox’s Bazar with the view to cater more tourist in Cox’s Bazar and to improve the socio-economic condition of local people.

 

The board objectives of the project are-

  •       1. To construct the missing link in Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) Network in Bangladesh.
  •       2. To improve accessibility from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar and Cox’s Bazar to Ramu by providing a direct Link,   extending the existing rail line from Dohazari.
  •       3. To contribute to the growth of tourism in the Cox’s Bazar area as a result of improved transport links.
  •       4. To improve operational efficiency through higher productivity and asset utilization.
  •       5. To provide safe and higher quality of service to passengers.
  •       6. To reduce traffic congestion and air pollution and number of accidents through diversion of road traffic to rail.
  •       7. To promote development around railway station.

Our Services:

  • 1. Overall contract Management, Administration and planning
  • 2. Technical Support
  • 3. Construction Supervision, Testing and Inspection
  • 4. Environmental Aspects
  • 5. Gender and Other Social Aspects
  • 6. Resettlement Aspects
  • 7. Defect Liability Period