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| Sunday, 4 January 2004 |
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Train fares up from tomorrow by DEEPAL WARNAKULASURIYA The Railways Authority has reneged on its 'no fare-hikes' pledge and will be increasing train fares by a whopping 60 per cent for short distance and 40 per cent for long distances from tomorrow (January 05). SLRA Managing Director N.F.U.K. Fernando said that they obtained Cabinet approval for the hike two weeks ago and new fares were being implemented after a week's awareness campaign. Previous proposals for a similar hike was rejected by the Cabinet last year. According to the new rates, trains from Colombo to Negombo, Avissawella, Aluthgama and Polgahawela will see a 60 per cent increase and distances beyond that will see a 40 per cent hike. The Managing Director also said that the minimum fare of Rs. 2.50 will be increased to Rs. 4.00, but the flat rates introduced by the Authority for intercity and long distance services recently will remain unchanged. He further added that increased rates will also apply for the transportation of goods. The Authority has also increased the fines from Rs 200 to 500, from Rs 300 to 750 and from Rs 400 to 1000 for persons travelling without valid tickets in Third, Second and First classes respectively. |
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