Nepal seeks bids from consultants to prepare DPR for Kathmandu Valley electric rail project
Summary
The Department of Railways of Nepal seeks international consultants to prepare a detailed project report for a 27.5 km electric rail system in Kathmandu Valley aiming to reduce congestion and pollution.
Key Points
- The Department of Railways has requested expressions of interest for consultants to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for an electric rail system in Kathmandu Valley.
- The proposed rail loop of 27.5 km will connect key locations including Narayan Gopal Chowk, Chabahil, Koteshwar, Satdobato, and Ratnapark.
- Five electrified railway projects totaling 77.28 km are being studied, with a mix of elevated and underground tracks.
- The electric rail aims to ease traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, save travel time, and improve the quality of life in Kathmandu.
- A previous $800 million monorail plan in 2018 was canceled due to developer failure to provide a performance guarantee.
