Maiden trip

10 March 2011 08:49 pm

The Indian power set train of Class S11 consists of modern facilities made its maiden trip from Galle to Matara last morning. Minister of Transport Kumara Welgama, Indian High Commissioner Ashok Sri Kanth and several distinguished invitees join the trip. The train with six compartments has seating capacity for 72 second class passengers and 90 third class passengers. A senior official of the Railways Department said three trains of this model had been imported and orders are placed for 17 more. Pix by By Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk