An agreement for restoration of the Pallai-Kankesanthurai Railway Line in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka was signed today (Nov. 18).

This was signed between Mr. B.A.P. Ariyarathna, General Manager, Sri Lanka Railways and Mr. Mohan Tiwari, Managing Director, IRCON (a Government of India Undertaking) in the presence of Minister of Transport Kumara Welgama, H.E. Mr. Ashok K. Kantha, High Commissioner of India, Mr. Dhammika Perera, Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Mr. A.P. Mishra, Member (Engineering), Ministry of Railways, Government of India.

The total cost of the project is US $149.30 Million.

The project is likely to be completed within two years from the date of commencement of the work.

The length of Pallai- Kankesanthurai Railway Line is approximately 56 Km.