BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIB RAILWAY
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Description
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DETAILED DESIGN, BID ASSISTANCE AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIB RAILWAY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The existing Bangabandhu Bridge is a historical landmark as well as a vital link that connects western and eastern parts of Bangladesh. It is situated on Joydevpur-lshurdi section which is considered as an important part of the national railway network as well as important international and regional transport networks such as: the Trans-Asian Railway, South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Transport Corridor and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Railway Network. The existing Bangabandhu Bridge over the River Jamuna, however, is a single track dual gauge bridge, and not adequate for heavy traffic, especially freight transport, with neighboring countries. Therefore, in order to meet increasing national and sub-regional traffic demand, the Govt. of Bangladesh recognizes the urgent need to construct a dedicated railway bridge parallel to existing Bangabandhu Bridge with the provision of dual gauge double track.
Services
• Construction of a dedicated railway bridge (approximately 4.8 km) with provision of dual gauge double track over the River Jamuna Located at 300 meter upstream of existing Bangabandhu Bridge. • Construction of Railway viaduct (approximately 0.3 km). • Construction of Railway approach embankment along with minor bridges & culverts (6.2 km). • Construction of (4.8+0.3+6.2) = 11.30 km double line and 6.50 km loop & siding lines. • Renovation & remodeling of Bangabandhu Setu East (BBE) Station and Bangabandhu Setu West (BBW) Station Buildings & Yards. • Modification of Signalling and Telecommunication system of Bangabandhu Setu East (BBE) Station and Bangabandhu Setu West (BBW) Station. • Construction of functional and residential buildings for O&M personnel of BR.