Cabinet approves five more LRTs

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The Cabinet had approved another five Light Rail Transits (LRTs) in the Western Region as a long-term measure to cater to the future transport demands, Cabinet Co-Spokesman Gayantha Karunathilake said.

Earlier the plan was to construct two LRTs.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had agreed to assist in the construction of two LRTs, he said

The proposal had been made by Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, he said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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kaboos Wednesday, 19 October 2016 03:55 PM

We hope Japanese company will not withdraw at the last moment

Weiman Wednesday, 19 October 2016 04:37 PM

Well done.

Ahmed Wednesday, 19 October 2016 05:26 PM

how long will it take to build this ? when will we see LRTs in sri lanka ?

dhanu Thursday, 20 October 2016 08:36 AM

How many such projects have received cabinet approval so far? it seems none of them going to be executed.

Anjelo Thursday, 20 October 2016 09:10 AM

Be patient, they are not making maggi noodles.

roshan Thursday, 20 October 2016 10:50 AM

Great.

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