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More trains to transport coal from Trincomalee to Mahawa - Sri Lankan Transport Minister

The government has decided to make use of more trains to transport coal from Trincomalee to Mahawa from November 1.

“Transportation of coal and other goods by train would be cheaper while reducing the environmental hazards,”Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

“This would also help reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and road accidents,” he said. Meanwhile, the government has entered into an agreement with the Holcim Company for the transport of cement,” Minister de Silva said.

“At present, a train comprising 12 carriages is used to transport coal and another train would also be deployed to transport coal.

“He further said that transporting coal would bring an additional income of Rs.202 million to the Railways Department.

source: http://www.dailynews.lk