- subsequent to the commencement of the reconstruction of the Northern railway line and Talaimannar railway line, the construction works in sections of track from Omantai to Pallai and from Medawachchiya to Madhu Road have been completed at present and the balance sections up to Kankesanthurai and Talaimannar are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. On completion of the above, trains could be operated at a maximum speed of 100 kmph between Kankesanthurai and Omantai; and Talaimannar and Medawachchiya sections. It is proposed to rehabilitate the railway track, 62 km in length between Anuradhapura and Omantai with the balance funds available under the above Line of Credit. The proposal made by Hon. Kumara Welgama, Minister of Transport, for the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (SCAPC) assisted by a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC), to evaluate the technical/financial proposal submitted by the Indian company, was approved by the Cabinet.