COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Transport, Dilum Amunugama said that a committee will be appointed on Wednesday (16) to make recommendations regarding the increase in the train fares.

He stated that the Department of Railways loses Rs.4 billion annually and this will increase further with the increase in fuel prices.

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