Sri Lanka starts making detailed designs for Colombo suburban electric trains project
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Transport has reportedly announced that the government has commenced making detailed designs for Colombo suburban electric trains adding an extra track to existing rail lines.
The Ministry has stated that an electric track is being designed as a second line running from Maradana to Padukka along the Kelani Valley line.
Accordingly, a triple line from Maradana to Ragama will be expanded up to four lines and a double line from Ragama to Veyangoda will be expanded to three lines.
A double line from Colombo Fort to Panadura along the seaside will be made into a triple line, the local media has reported.
The media report also state that a double line will be developed between Ragama to Negombo along the Puttalam line and connected to the Katunyake airport.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given a million US dollar grant for a feasibility study and US$ 10 million for planning and procurement.
According to the Transport Ministry, Stage one is expected to cost US$ 300 million and Stage two another US$ 300 million.
Preliminary feasibility has been completed and detailed design is underway, the report has added.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s aggressive development programme has opened many business/investment opportunities in the country. There are many direct/indirect business opportunities in all key economic sectors in the country.
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