Opening of new Matara-Beliatta railway line

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A new era has dawned in railways in the country with the first train operating from Beliatta to Matara last morning on the Matara – Beliatta line. Attending were the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Arjuna Ranathunga, and General Manager of Railways Dilantha Fernando as the chief guests

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Tomsam Monday, 07 January 2019 09:44 AM

What about a direct train ride to Batticaloa from Jaffna???

IVJ Monday, 07 January 2019 09:47 AM

These new trains don't come with A/C? At least in the driver's cabin? Cheap trains from China !

seqi Monday, 07 January 2019 10:25 AM

Better than cheap trains from anywhere else.

Dhammika Monday, 07 January 2019 02:30 PM

GOOD NEWS ! Achieving development step by step .

Labby Tuesday, 08 January 2019 11:36 AM

Tomorrow we will find Rajapakse claiming credit for this.

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Opening of new Matara-Beliatta railway line

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