(UTV|COLOMBO) – The newly imported S-13 locomotive power set formally vested with the public is being used for the ‘Uttara Devi’ Colombo – Kankesanthurai Train on Sunday (27). The ‘Uttara Devi,’ with the new power set, commenced its maiden journey from the Colombo Fort Railway Station to Kankesanthurai at 6.00 this morning.
Before the maiden journey, a ceremony was held at the Fort Railway Station to induct the newly imported power set with the people, under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, Transport Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Along the way to Kankesanthurai, the Authorities will also open a new Sub Railway Station at Araviyal Nagar in Kilinochchi. The train is due to reach the Jaffna Railway Station at 1.00 PM. where a multi-religious ceremony, followed by the distribution of school equipment to students of the Jaffna District will be held.
The train is due to reach Kankesanthurai Station at 3.00 PM.
Meanwhile Railways General Manager Dilantha Fernando stated that newly imported M-11 power sets will be used for Office Trains. Four Drivers have already been sent to India for special training on running the new M-11 trains he said, adding that five more new power sets will be used on the up-country and Matara coastal lines.
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