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Question
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Colombo Fort railway station
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Maradana railway station
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Badulla railway station
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Hatton railway station
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Detailed explanation-1: -The strong ties between India and its southern neighbour Sri Lanka received a boost when a newly ‘Make In India’ train rake was flagged of from Colombo Fort Railway station. The rake of the train was manufactured in the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Mannar line was built as part of a plan to create a rail link between Sri Lanka and India. A 22-mile bridge to link the two countries had been proposed as early as 1894, by the Consultant Engineer for railways in Madras (Chennai).
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Railways began its operations on 16 April 1853.
Detailed explanation-4: -The best way to get from Srilanka to India is to train which takes 30h 34m and costs $14 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $67 - $70 and takes 34h 46m.
Detailed explanation-5: -Passenger ferry service is slated to commence from next month between India and Sri Lanka. The ferry service will connect the Kankesanthurai port in Jaffna district and Puducherry. Sri Lanka’s Ports and Shipping minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the Indian government had extended consent for the service.