By Commercial train operations have commenced on the newly constructed Jamuna Rail Bridge, with the Silk City Express from Rajshahi being the first to cross the bridge at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 12. Initially, trains will operate on a single track, with full dual-track operations set to begin after the official inauguration on February 18.Test runs began on January 5, reaching speeds of 120 km/h. The 4.8 km-long bridge, built at a cost of Tk 16,780.96 crore, was funded partly by a JICA loan of Tk 12,149.02 crore. Construction started in August 2020 and was initially scheduled for completion in December 2023. The bridge is expected to enhance railway connectivity and efficiency in Bangladesh.
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Source : Somoy tv
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