Southern Route (MRT Line 5)

Mass Rapid Transit Line 5
Southern Route
Overview
StatusApproved
OwnerRoad Transport and Highways Division
LocaleGreater Dhaka, Bangladesh
Termini
Stations15
Colour on map     Orange (#FF8200)
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemDhaka Metro Rail
Operator(s)Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited
Depot(s)Dasherkandi, Badda Thana
History
Commenced2024
Completed2030 (planned)
Technical
Line length17.3 kilometres (10.7 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterElevated and underground
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

The Southern Route (Bengali: সাউদার্ন রুট) is one of the branches of the approved MRT Line 5 line of Dhaka Metro Rail; the other one being the Northern Route. This route is currently in its planning stages. The construction of the Southern Route could begin in 2024 and is scheduled to commence operation by 2030.[1]

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