Train services within the Western Province will resume for season ticket holders from today.
Only the season ticket holders will be allowed to travel by trains initially on the recommendations made by the Health Authorities.
Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said train tickets will not be issued and the Police will be deployed at railway stations to allow only commuters having season tickets.
The Minister said 133 train turns will ply on all major railway lines including the Main line, Northern line, Coastal line Kelani Vally line and Puttalam railway line from today.
A total of 70 train engines, 500 compartments and 65 power sets will be deployed.Train services had been temporarily suspended for close to the past three months due to the pandemic situation.
The Minister said the government expects to resume inter-provincial train services from November 1.
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