🚆 Sri Lanka to Build New Mahaweli Rail Bridge via Indian Credit Line

• Project Overview: Cabinet approved the construction of a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya under an Indian credit scheme to develop Kandy's suburban railway network. • Infrastructure Scope: • Double-tracking the main line from Kadugannawa to Gampola via Peradeniya. • Double-tracking the Matale line from Peradeniya to Katugastota. • Eliminating single-track bottlenecks to enhance network reliability and integration. • Disaster Recovery & Heritage: • Restores railway infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. • Parallel restoration continues on the historic 1865 single-track "Black Bridge" (Kalu Paalama) by CECB and University of Peradeniya.