INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Speaking regarding the budget proposals for the development of the railway services, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the
government will focus on manufacturing and renovation of railway compartments within the country itself.He said it will be considered
crucial to be established as an industry in the country.Dissanayake said that accordingly, the government expects to allocate Rs
500 million as the first step, for the renovation of existing old train compartments
The President also proposed to allocate Rs
250 million for the Department of Railways to initiate the activities of manufacturing new train compartments within the country.The Head of
Dissanayake elaborated that this requires a thorough study as there are already a number of individuals and families who have been displaced
and illegally established along the Kelani Valley railway line, and highlighted that the government is unable to initiate the construction
activities this year, but will prepare plans, identify issues and suggest necessary solutions for this purpose.He mentioned that another
