The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan

Democratic Tamil National Alliance· Vanni· 26 November 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Second Round - Colombo-Mannar Train Service and Related Questions

Infrastructure

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Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan argued that unreliable train punctuality reduces public transport patronage and that improved train services would attract more passengers. He requested that the bus service be continued in the interim, stating that it would be better used once train punctuality improves.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Minister. I appreciate the efforts. My point is that bus patronage declines when the train is not punctual. If trains run on time, more passengers will use the service. Please continue the bus service; once punctuality improves, it will be well patronized. Thank you for your efforts.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 26 November 2025 ·No. 22993 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 26 November 2025. No. 22993. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22015