High speed train service launched

16 February 2011 06:55 am

The first high speed train service in Sri Lanka was launched between Galle and Matara a short while ago. The train service is expected to run at 100 Kmph between the two cities in  38 minutes.

However the Ceylon Government Railways today cautioned the public to be on alert when using railway crossing between Galle and Matara  as there were 90 unprotected crossings in the area. (Sadun A. Jayasekara)