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IMPACT OF MRT LINE 6 (DHAKA METRO RAIL) ON COMMUTER MODAL SHIFT, TRAVEL TIME REDUCTION, AND FUTURE EXPANSION PROSPECTS

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Prottoy Roy
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Jannatul Ferdousi Ayshe
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md. Ishraq Al-din Sarker Arnob
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md. Imran Hossain Bappy
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Mahfuza Khatun, Ph.d
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

With nearly 25 million residents, Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and faces severe traffic congestion. In addition to examining how more MRT lines could ease extreme traffic congestion in Dhaka, this study assesses how the city’s first metro system, MRT Line 6, has shifted commuters from private vehicles, buses, and para-transit services to rapid transit. It also examines the system’s effect on travel time, work efficiency, and economic activity. Mode shares and travel times before and after MRT launch were analyzed using data from news reports, academic publications, and a survey of about 200 residents from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Since its launch, MRT Line 6 has offered shorter travel times, regular schedules, and better comfort. Subsequently, the daily ridership has grown significantly, reaching nearly 400,000 in 2025. Previously, around 59.41% of passengers traveling between Uttara and Motijheel used public transport; now these individuals use MRT-6. According to post-launch surveys, the average daily commute time decreased by 66.67%, from roughly two hours to about forty minutes, providing commuters with a faster, dependable, and comfortable alternative to congested roads. The success of MRT Line 6 has transformed Dhaka’s urban mobility and has prompted the government to accelerate the planning and development of additional MRT corridors.

Keywords

MRT Line Modal Shift Travel Time Saving Urban Mobility

Publication Details

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  • Conference Name: 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development
  • Date of Conference: 23/10/2025 - 23/10/2025
  • Venue: Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur
  • Organizer: Faculty of Science, DUET, Gazipur
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