Cabinet approves to increase train fares

Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama says that the Cabinet has approved an increase in train fares.

“We have received approval for a revision of train fares. This fee is not applicable on the 29th. It will be applicable from the 30th. The increment is done in very small quantities. The current fare for the first 10 km of the 3rd class of the train is Rs. 1.30. It increases to 2 rupees.”

Minister Dilum Amunugama stated this while expressing his views to the media after the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (28).

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