Commuter Rail and Railbus
Commuter rail services connect Colombo to its suburbs, helping alleviate rush hour congestion on city roads. The commuter trains use the same track as the intercity services, but only run locally. Electrification of the commuter rail network has been proposed, to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
Colombo's commuter rail network consists of 100 kilometres of track from Panadura to Polgahawela, running via Fort Station and Maradana Station. The route is multiple tracked to handle the intensive service during peak times.
In areas without significant demand for regular commuter trains, such as in the Eastern province, railbus connects towns and cities. Railbus between Batticaloa and Trincomalee allows passengers to travel between the two cities with fewer delays.
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