Indian Railways signed USD149 million contract for reconstruction project

Indian Railways entered into an agreement with Sri Lankan government for a USD 149 million reconstruction project of rail line between Pallai and Kankesanthurai in Northern Province of the island nation.

The project covering 56km will commence soon and is likely to be completed within two years.

Besides, Ircon is also executing other rail projects in Sri Lanka, including of restoration of 106 km-long Medawachchiya-Talaimannar section, 90 km-long Omanthai-Pallai section and supply and installation of signaling and telecommunication system on the entire railway network in the Northern Province.