The test will on the basic functions of the systems.
After this test, the authorities will operate the trains between four to five stations and then is expected to formally launch the service next year, they said.
Officials were asked to make preparations for the test run by May 24. Road Transports and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is expected to announce a date on Tuesday.
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The minister is scheduled to visit the metro rail depot at the capital s Diabari to see in person the first metro train brought from Japan last month.
During a visit to the project site in Uttara, particularly the Uttara North and Uttara Centre stations on Saturday, this correspondent saw several hundred workers making preparation for the test run.
48 involved with metro rail project diagnosed with Covid-19 in last 7 days
The country s first metro rail formally known as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Star file photo Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
At least 48 people involved with country s first metro rail project got infected with Covid-19 in last seven days.
With them, in total 518 people got infected with Covid-19 so far, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd, told reporters today at a virtual press briefing.
However, work of the fast track project is going on in full-swing in two shifts day and night, he said.
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Metro trial run likely in July
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The authorities might start trial runs of the country s first ever metro rail service in July as the first train is expected to arrive in April, officials said.
Although the overall progress of the project was only 56.94 percent as of January, the metro rail authorities said they were working hard to meet their target of launching the service in December this year.
Officials will be able to tell whether that target can be met after examining the trains, said MAN Siddque, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd (DMTCL).