The renovation project of the Maradana Railway Station was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the Clean Sri Lanka initiative and the Dream Destination program.
The project is a key component of the government’s vision “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life”, aimed at creating a modern, sustainable, and standardized public transport system. Under this national program, implemented through a public–private partnership led by the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation together with Clean Sri Lanka, one hundred railway stations across the island will be renovated.
The initiative seeks to establish safe, clean, and passenger-friendly railway stations, catering to the needs of all travelers, including those with special requirements. At the Maradana launch, President Dissanayake unveiled a commemorative plaque and toured several facilities within the station premises. The event also marked the introduction of a new Sinhala computer font named Ruhunu Kumari for use by the Railway Department.
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake, addressing the ceremony, emphasized that political neglect and systemic challenges had long hindered the development of Sri Lanka’s railway services. He underscored that the program would focus on restoring public confidence, ensuring efficiency, and supporting tourism, while calling for the continued cooperation of railway trade unions, passengers, local communities, and the private sector.
Maradana Railway Station, regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most historically significant stations and the second largest in the Colombo District, will undergo renovations in a manner that preserves its architectural heritage.
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