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Sri Lanka has successfully completed trials of an AC train supplied by India under a USD 318 million line of credit extended to the friendly neighbour in 2014-15, according to a statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Colombo.</p>
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&quot;Officials from the High Commission of India accompanied by representatives from RITES and the Sri Lankan Railways travelled aboard an air-conditioned train [AC Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)] on its successful trial run in Sri Lanka on 18 February 2022,&quot; the statement said.</p>
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&quot;The USD 318 million LoC was finalized in 2014-15 for the supply of railway rolling stock, upgradation of railway tracks and other mutually agreed projects in accordance with request and requirements of the Government of Sri Lanka,&quot; the statement added.</p>
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&quot;Proud of India-Sri Lanka cooperation for providing people with dependable and world-class railway facilities,&quot; the High Commision stated in a tweet.</p>
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India had also provided financial assistance of 2.4 billion USD to Sri Lanka following a two-day official visit of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, GL Peiris to India from February 6 to 8.</p>
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Besides, India had rushed diesel supplies to the island nation this month after it ran out of fuel due to a foreign exchange crunch.</p>
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