COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Railways stated a new Inter-City train will be deployed to operate between Fort and Polonnaruwa.

Railways General Manager, Dilantha Fernando speaking to News 1st said the power-set which will be used for this purpose will engage in test runs during this week. He added the train service will be launched from mid-September.

This train will comprise of an air-conditioned compartment, two second-class compartments, and two third-class compartments. In addition, another new Inter-City train will be deployed to operate between Maradana, Colombo, and Beliatta from mid-September.

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