Train, bus services will be smooth tomorrow

Train and private bus services will not be affected by the restrictions for tomorrow and will operate under normal schedules.

The Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara said the services would be restricted following the instructions received by the government by tomorrow.

Accordingly, all trains, including the long distance trains, will run tomorrow as usual.

So far, we have not faced any problems with the current fuel crisis, the GMR said.

Meanwhile, National Transport Commission (NTC) Director General Nilan Miranda told the Daily Mirror that they have not made any restrictions to bus service, however the buses would run based on the availability of diesel.

"New filling stations were opened at Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo, and at the Makumbura Multi-modal Centre in Kottawa. If those filling stations receive fuel under essential services, buses would run without being hindered. If not, only limited buses would be on the roads, "NTC Director General said.

However, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) had agreed to provide fuel for private buses from their 100 depots across the country. If they provide fuel as  agreed, there would be no issues with the service. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)