Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans.

The Colombo Suburban Railway Project was discussed in detail during the meeting, the President's Media Division said in a statement.

Under the project, plans were considered to commence an electric train service in the first phase on the Kelani Valley Line from Maradana to Makumbura, the Main Line from Colombo Fort to Ragama and the Coastal Line from Colombo Fort to Panadura. Extensive discussions were also held on funding arrangements for the project, as well as po...