Steps have been taken to operate bus and train services between the provinces from November 1.

It was decided at the covid Suppression Special Committee meeting held yesterday (29) to remove the travel restrictions between the currently active provinces after 04.00 am on October 31.

The Director-General of the National Transport Commission Nilan Miranda said that steps have been taken to operate special bus services for office workers coming to Colombo from various parts of the country.

Meanwhile, the Railway Department states that train services between the provinces will be operational from November 1. General Manager of Railways Dhammika Jayasundara said that passengers can also obtain train tickets through the ticket counters.