COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Railways said it was compelled to cancel 20 train operations including Thursday’s (06) night mail train, due to low passenger numbers.

Sri Lanka Railways has been experiencing a low number of passengers using its services, following a surge in COVID-19 cases.

The following train operations have been cancelled for Thursday (06).

Colombo – Badulla
Colombo – Trincomalee
Colombo – KKS
Colombo – Veyangoda
Colombo – Mirigama
Colombo – Ambepussa
Colombo – Panadura
Galle – Aluthgama
Aluthgama – Galle

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