The Sri Lanka Railways will commence a programme to convert all railway stations in Sri Lanka into most attractive Green (Haritha) railway stations under the concept of Green Places and Cities for Health and Prosperity.
The Government will initiate all the programmes giving priority to nature and it expects to promote sustainable development in Sri Lanka through Green Economic initiatives.
Under this concept initiated by Railway Services Minister C.B. Rathnayake, all the railway stations in the country will be developed in to most beautiful and green station to attract the local and foreign commuters. According to this programme, the most alluring green railway station will be selected. The selection process will be implemented from March to July next year.
Commuters will have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of these stations during their comfortable and fast train travel.