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Monday, August 23, 2010 - 05.35 GMT |
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Upgrading
Galle-Matara railway line inaugurated |
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Upgradation of the coastal railway line from Galle-Matara sector was inaugurated on August 19.
India is assisting in the rehabilitation of the Colombo-Matara rail link through a line of credit of US $167.4 million. Work on Phase 1 of the project in Galle-Matara Section (42 Kms) is likely to completed by December 2010. The work on Phase II in the Galle-Colombo section has also started and the full quantity of rails will be reaching at Colombo Port today.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Transport Kumara Welgama, High Commissioner of India, Ashok K. Kantha and several other dignitaries
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Welgama, said that the inauguration ceremony for the up-gradation of the coastal railway line was a ‘historic event’ and appreciated the Government of India’s assistance and support in the revival of the transportation sector. Terming the Indian Railways as one of the best in the world, he said that they looked forward to continued partnership and support from India for new railway projects in Sri Lanka.
High Commissioner Kantha reiterated Government of India's deep commitment to contributing to the reconstruction and upgradation of railway infrastructure in Sri Lanka. He said India wanted to be a ‘partner in progress’ of Sri Lanka and noted that both countries should work and grow together in the spirit of partnership, as their destinies were interlinked. He also said that reconstruction of transport-related infrastructure would restore normal life, generate and support livelihood-related activities and also assist in restoring connectivity.
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