The Kekunadura tunnel at Nakuttiyagama, which is being constructed as part of the project to extend the railway line from Matara to Beliatta is now nearing completion. At 615 metres, it is the longest railway tunnel in the country. After work lasting 2 ½ years, workers, who were digging the tunnel from two sides, have [...]

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The Kekunadura tunnel at Nakuttiyagama, which is being constructed as part of the project to extend the railway line from Matara to Beliatta is now nearing completion.

At 615 metres, it is the longest railway tunnel in the country. After work lasting 2 ½ years, workers, who were digging the tunnel from two sides, have now made contact. The railway is being built with funding from the Chinese Government. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk.


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