Plans to extend Colombo - Katunayake railway line

Plans are now under way to extend the Colombo-Katunayake railway line for another 300 metres from the Katunayake station to the airport premises.

The laying of the 300-metre track is estimated to cost Rs 30 million and the construction of the railway station is estimated to cost Rs 40 million, said Transport Minister Kumara Welgama.

The project will be handled jointly by the Government Railways and the airport planning division and the construction work will be handled by the Railways, he said.

He said the extension of the railway line to the airport premises will benefit both local passengers and tourists and help further boost tourism in the country.

The minister further said that the Colombo-Katunayake railway line has been developed as a double track up to Seeduwa and steps are under way to extend the double track upto Katunayake soon.