A ceremony to add a fully air-conditioned powerset to Mount Lavinia - Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train was held yesterday (09) with the participation of Hon. Minister of Transport, Mrs. Pavithra Wanniarachchi, General Manager of Railways and other special guests.
Powering the 🇱🇰railway infrastructure forward!! The train service launched today to the Northern Province highlights 2 key pillars of 🇮🇳's development partnership with #lka - infrastructure development and country-wide focus. pic.twitter.com/A97PPh7dDq
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) January 9, 2022
Mount Lavinia - Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train is now equipped with a fully air-conditioned Class S13A DMU which has a passenger capacity of 550 seats.
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More details on the train service can be found below.
Kankasanthurei Intercity Express Train
Kankesanthurai Intercity Express Train runs between Mount Lavinia and Kankesanthurai railway stations.
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