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DMTCL has decided to keep the metro running on Friday

Staff Reporter ।। The Daily Generation Times
14-05-2024 11:58:04 AM
DMTCL has decided to keep the metro running on Friday

 Metrorail has quickly gained popularity as a traffic-free public transport in the capital. At present, Metrorail operates six days a week from morning to night and is closed on Fridays. Recently, commuters are seeking Metrorail facilities on weekends as well. Apart from this, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has taken the initial decision to start this facility as soon as the passengers increase.According to DMTCL sources, preliminary discussions have been held regarding metro rail operation on Fridays as well as other days from next July. Reduce peak hour headway time. Metrorail sources said headway time (waiting time between two trains) during morning and evening peak hours will also be reduced as passenger pressure increases. It could come into force in June. In this case the headway time can be reduced to 5 minutes; Which currently has 8 minutes.Meanwhile, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) will soon give a recruitment notice to increase the manpower of Metrorail. However, in this case it may be a contract-based appointment rather than a permanent one. Although the company secretary (joint secretary) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, Mohammad Abdur Rauf, did not want to open his mouth on this issue, he said, "I have no idea about the appointment." If there is any such decision then maybe after a few days our MD M. A. N. Siddiqui will hold a press conference.