Train services limited up to Ella for six days

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Colombo, October 9 (Daily Mirror) - The Railways Department announced that train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla will be limited to Ella station from today till October 15 due to an Indo-Lanka joint film project.

The decision, approved by the Transport Ministry, comes as filming takes place on the Nine Arches Bridge between Ella and Demodara stations.

As a result, train services between these stations will be restricted daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting this morning (9).

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Nimal 1 Wednesday, 09 October 2024 07:20 AM

This is a gross violation of the basic rights of passengers. Why is very little advance notice given? What about the passengers who have reserved seats to travel from stations between Ella and Badulla to Colombo and vice versa? This type of action shows the sheer apathy and the callous disregard for the passengers by those in the higher ranks of the state service, Things have not changed yet.

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සිසිල් සුදේශ් Wednesday, 09 October 2024 07:41 AM

I wonder who made this decision. If they decided to stop services for a few hours it can be understood. But six days! I think never in the world was such a decision taken to stop an important railway for so long just to please a film crew. Who is the all powerful person behind this stoppage? Was there any inducement?

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RanjithT Wednesday, 09 October 2024 08:12 AM

Really? Where on earth public transport is stopped for days for a film? Who is bearing the cost and further this is a violation of fundamental rights of all citizens. Where are the defenders of HR.

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Ram P Wednesday, 09 October 2024 10:14 AM

This film will be a tourist attraction if it hits the patrons. Let us hope, for the sacrifices made by our train users may bring much needed Forex to the country

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Upulpb Wednesday, 09 October 2024 10:19 AM

Nice way to promote Tourism! They buy ticket well in advance going through a lot of hassles and service stops only giving public 02 day notice.

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Nihal S Wednesday, 09 October 2024 10:23 AM

This will impact on tourism as their planned travel schedules are disrupted by this decision. This train ride is a popular tourist route, where most of them buy tickets a month in advance.

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Sunil Wednesday, 09 October 2024 10:34 AM

Minister of transport, please do not let this happen. One foolish decision of the GMR and the public are greatly inconvenienced.

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Sam Silva Wednesday, 09 October 2024 05:41 PM

No one can protest now. Do as you are told .

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DOT Wednesday, 09 October 2024 12:13 PM

Funny country ! Money can do anything! May be, the previous regime must have agreed.

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Subramaniam Wednesday, 09 October 2024 02:07 PM

A godsend. Now you can get a bus from Ella to see the nine arches and as an added bonus see a film been shot. They might even need extras for the background. If you still insist on taking the train to Badulla try the night mail Unfortunately it will be dark. It does seem a long time to spend filming in one location.

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Yaka Mahattaya Wednesday, 09 October 2024 03:39 PM

Institute legal proceeding against the bloody insensitive and irresponsible official.

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Bokka Wednesday, 09 October 2024 06:12 PM

They will leave their mark with spray painted motifs on the walls

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