Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban areas and related plans.

The Colombo Suburban Railway Project was discussed in detail during the meeting. Under this 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 potential challenges that may arise during its...