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  • Feb 11, 2023
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Prime Minister Hasina of Bangladesh Unveils Indian LOC-Backed Section of Joydebpur-Tongi Railway Line

News: The critical Joydebpur-Tongi section of the Dhaka-Tongi-Joydebpur rail line, funded by Indian LOC, is officially opened by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. a picture of Bangladesh and India’s deep and enduring friendship.

 

  • The Indian High Commission described the project as a “testament to strong and enduring friendship” between the two countries in a tweet after it was sponsored by the Indian concessional Line of Credit (LOC).

 

About the Project

 

  • The 11 km dual-gauge double line from Tongi to Jaydebpur will enable the railroad to operate more trains along this section of track, increasing its operational capacity.
  • This portion is used for transportation from Dhaka to other locations across the nation.
  • In addition, 69.20 km of rail line totaling three projects, including the running of trains on the Bangladesh Railways’ Rooppur and Shashidal routes, were officially opened by Prime Minister Hasina.
  • The railway’s Roopur segment will make it easier to deliver supplies and machinery to the Rooppur nuclear power facility.
  • From Ganabhaban, the prime minister’s official house in Dhaka, the inauguration was essentially broadcast.