Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake announced that the recovery of the national transport network is advancing rapidly. As of yesterday, 246 disaster-affected roads have been reopened.
Regarding public transit capacity, 4,200 SLTB buses are scheduled to operate today, following the operation of 150 trains yesterday.
To address specific operational gaps, a joint bus and rail service operation is being fine-tuned for the vital Kandy-Ambepussa-Polgahawela route.
This inter-modal initiative, expected to launch today or tomorrow, will allow passengers to use their existing train tickets for travel on public buses, ensuring immediate continuity of service across damaged segments.
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