The Government of Japan extends a Yen Loan package up to the
The proposed Light Rail Transit System has been designed to enhance the connectivity between the administrative commercial hub of Colombo and the densely populated residential areas in the suburbs of Colombo. The planned LRT System is 15.7 km in length with 16 Stations from Colombo Fort to Malabe via Battaramulla and will reduce the traveling time from Colombo Fort to Malabe to approximately 30 minutes. This Yen loan is offered on highly concessional terms and conditions (40-year repayment period with the grace period of 12 years and 0.1% interest rate per annum) and administered by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project covers construction of 15.7km elevated railway track, elevated stations and train depot, procurement of LRT trains and installation of electrical, communications and signal systems. Japan hopes that this project will contribute a great deal to the social and economic development in Sri Lanka, especially in Colombo, by providing a safe, reliable and comfortable commuting system.
The signing of the Exchange of Notes took place today(2019/03/11) between H.E. Mr. Akira Sugiyama, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka and Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, at the Ministry’s premises. Further, this event was followed by the signing of the Loan Agreements between Mr. Fusato Tanaka, Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka Office and Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga at the same venue.
