Ctg-Dohazari-Cox`s Bazar rail line set to open

The much waited the Chattogram- Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar rail line is set to open.  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the rail line on November 12.

The new rail line will ensure fast and smooth movement of trains from the port city to the tourist town Cox's Bazar.

An iconic rail station has been constructed in Cox's Bazar in the shape of an oyster where all international standard facilities will be available.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said the Dohazari-Cox's Bazar railway line was a priority project of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The rail line will be connected with the Matarbari deep sea port in the future.

Project Director Mohammad Mofizur Rahman said the 100-km route has nine stations at Satkania, Lohagora, Chokoria, Dulahazra, Eidgao, Ramu, Cox's Bazar Sadar, Ukhiya, and Gumdum.

These stations will have 100% computer-based interlocking signal systems and a fully digitalised telecommunications network.

A total of Tk 6,034 crore out of Tk18,034 crore project cost was met from domestic sources while the Asian Development Bank provided Tk12,000 crore as credit. Two Chinese firms have implemented the project.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation of the project in April 2011.