Dhaka Metro recently achieved a significant feat by carrying 403.164 passengers in a single day, a historic milestone. This record was announced by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) on social media, reflecting the metro’s rapidly growing popularity. Dhaka Metro thanked its passengers, stakeholders and supporters for contributing to this remarkable feat.
Dhaka Metro's Growing Popularity
Dhaka Metro has become an indispensable part of the city's transportation system since the day it started operating. The metro plays an important role in transportation in the city due to its speed, modern facilities and reliability. It is especially notable for the advantages it offers against Dhaka's famous traffic congestion. The increasing number of passengers every day shows these advantages and shows that the demand for the metro is increasing rapidly.
Many daily commuters prefer metro services to bypass Dhaka’s heavy traffic congestion. This reduces traffic accidents in the city and also shortens travel times to a great extent. With a capacity of 60.000 passengers per hour, the metro provides an efficient alternative to the city’s transportation problems.
Dhaka Metro Expansion Plans and Future Impacts
DMTCL is working on a long-term metro expansion project to further improve the city’s transportation infrastructure. The first operational line, MRT Line 6, is nearing final completion, while construction is underway for MRT Line 1 and MRT Line 5. Additionally, MRT Line 2 and MRT Line 4 are also in the planning stages.
The expansion of the metro network will significantly reduce Dhaka’s traffic congestion. This development will support economic growth and make the city more efficient and connected. The metro system will also contribute to Dhaka’s social infrastructure, facilitating people’s mobility within the city.
Sustainability and Environmentally Friendly Transportation
The metro expansion brings sustainability efforts to the city’s transportation infrastructure. It will reduce reliance on road traffic, improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. This will highlight the importance of eco-friendly transportation, making Dhaka’s transportation system more modern and environmentally friendly.
This record achieved by the Dhaka Metro demonstrates the robust development of the city’s transportation infrastructure and the acceptance of the metro system by the public. As the expansion projects are completed, Dhaka will have a more efficient, more sustainable and more connected public transportation system, providing a cleaner and faster transportation experience for city dwellers.
