Rs. 250 Mn for Kelani Valley railway extension feasibility study

The government has allocated Rs. 250 million for the commencement of initial work pertaining to the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway line from Awissawella to Ratnapura.   It has been proposed to extend the track beyond Awissavella, which is currently operative, with the objective of supplying efficient railway services and modification of public transport facilities under the modification of railway transport proposed in the budget 2025.  The government has proposed to rebuild the Kelani Valley Railway line parallel to the previous railway track. As such, conducting a feasibility study and the preparation of a detailed plan is required for this…

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