The Railway department has decided to include a new air-conditioned luxury train service from Colombo- Jaffna.
The Railway Commissioner L.A.R. Rathnayaka said that the new service will commence from March 7.
He added that 220 seats are available on the train and a ticket is priced at Rs.1400.

Meanwhile the Commisioner furher said that the stretch from Kilinochchi- Palai along the northern railway line will be in service from March 4.

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