Limited bus and train services will be operated between the provinces from today (July 14) for essential services. These transport services will operate under the recommendations of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO). The Ministry of Transport stated that steps have been taken to deploy a limited number of trains and buses only for essential services as the travel restrictions between the provinces are still in effect. The General Manager of the Railway Department Dhammika Jayasundara said that these services prioritize those who come to Colombo for essential services. These trains will return to their destination in the evening as office train services.

Source: The Nation July 14, 2021 07:30 UTC