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October 13, 2014
The ‘Yal Devi’ Train arrived in Jaffna today after a period of 24 years while President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremonially declared open the Jaffna Railway Station.
Earlier, the President arrived at the Pallai Railway Station and climbed aboard the train which began the landmark journey. The four crossing stations between Palai and Jaffna located in Kodikamam, Chavakachcheri and Navatkuli were also opened by the President.
Yal Devi, which is currently running between Colombo and Palai, will be extended to Jaffna from today.
The Jaffna railway station features many modern facilities including novel communication electronic signal system.
