Foreigners can use train tickets purchased from agents till August 31: Deputy Minister

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Colombo, August 13 (Daily Mirror) - In the wake of the ticket controversy on the Ella Odyssey train, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said foreigners who had purchased tickets from agents at higher prices could travel in the train untill August 31 after proving their identity and paying the due penalty.

He said the grace period was given only till August 31 after considering the inconvenience caused to the foreingers.

The Deputy Minister told reporters that the identity card for locals and the passport number for foreigners is a must when reserving tickets after September 30 and that agents will not be able to resort to malpractices thereafter.

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Potta Harry Wednesday, 13 August 2025 07:28 PM

New calendar date

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cineha Wednesday, 13 August 2025 08:50 PM

Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance. If September 30th is the deadline then the illegal ticket mafia could book tickets up to August 31st. Does that make any sense Hon. deputy Minister?

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Best Wednesday, 13 August 2025 10:01 PM

Everything reversed ,new deadline Same old stuff continues What happen to TRCSL phones seat. Belts ,illegal accessories drugs underworld ,bla bla

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Cassie Thursday, 14 August 2025 06:45 AM

Who has to pay a penalty? The foreigner who was duped into paying more and buying a ticket from an agent?

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Surath720 Thursday, 14 August 2025 08:36 AM

This is an incredibly foolish decision. Seems like the politician has bent to the pressure by the ticket mafia which comprises of many fellows in the Railways in addition to other scumbags.

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Kalubanda Thursday, 14 August 2025 09:05 AM

Since bookings can only be made 30 days in advance, the cut-off date should be September 12, no?

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