COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama said that a decision will be reached on Tuesday (22) regarding the hike in train tickets.

Following the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) having hiked the prices of fuel, including that of diesel, the Railways Department has requested the Transport Ministry to increase train fares.

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