Bangladesh: Regional Rail Traffic Enhancement Program

This technical assistance assisted the Government of Bangladesh in preparing a policy program and investment package to promote subregional rail traffic. It also helped increase the efficiency of Bangladesh Railway operations.


PROJECT DETAILS

Commitment Date

Funding Type

Country

Sector

Status

Total Cost

28 Aug 2001

Technical Assistance

Bangladesh

Transport/Rail

Closed

$1.23 million

KEY OUTPUTS

Subregional traffic enhancement program and action plan delivered

Financial performance of Bangladesh Railway evaluated

Training program conducted and management skills enhanced

FINANCING

$900,000 (Japan Special Fund)

$210,000 (Government of Bangladesh)

$117,846 (Technical Assistance Special Fund)