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Australia's contribution to improving Sri Lanka's transportation system

  Australian High Commissioner HE Paul Stephens highlighted the current state of public transportation in Sri Lanka and emphasized the need to establish a passenger-friendly, comfortable, and safe public transport...

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins The Railway Department has introduced a new special train for both local and foreign tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the...

Assumption of duties by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board."

"Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will not be sold under any circumstances..." – Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation "The Sri Lanka Transport Board is not an institution...

Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide

2025.03.21 Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide. Measures to be taken to modernize the city of Gampaha in line with Colombo. New housing schemes to replace...

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program”

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program” The Government has implemented the Clean Sri Lanka Program with the objective of transforming Sri Lanka into a rich nation through the  social,...

Australia's contribution to improving Sri Lanka's transportation system

  Australian High Commissioner HE Paul Stephens highlighted the current state of public transportation in Sri Lanka and emphasized the need to establish a passenger-friendly, comfortable, and safe public transport...

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins The Railway Department has introduced a new special train for both local and foreign tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the...

Assumption of duties by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board."

"Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will not be sold under any circumstances..." – Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation "The Sri Lanka Transport Board is not an institution...

Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide

2025.03.21 Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide. Measures to be taken to modernize the city of Gampaha in line with Colombo. New housing schemes to replace...

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program”

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program” The Government has implemented the Clean Sri Lanka Program with the objective of transforming Sri Lanka into a rich nation through the  social,...

Special Train Timetable for January and February 2025

  To minimize the traffic congestion expected during the Thai Pongal festival, Independence Day, and weekend holidays, the Sri Lanka Railway has organized special train services between Colombo Fort and...

Recruitment of 100 new security officers to enhance railway safety

One hundred appointments were awarded to fill vacancies in the security service (male) of the Sri Lanka Railways Department by the Honorable Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation,...

"The Clean Sri Lanka project should aim for the total elimination of...

  The Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Senior Professor K. Kapila C.K. Perera, emphasized that the actions of a few individuals are damaging the...

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Australia's contribution to improving Sri Lanka's transportation system

  Australian High Commissioner HE Paul Stephens highlighted the current state of public transportation in Sri Lanka and emphasized the need to establish a passenger-friendly, comfortable, and safe public transport...

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins

Ella Odyssey – Inaugural Journey from Kandy Begins The Railway Department has introduced a new special train for both local and foreign tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the...

Assumption of duties by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board."

"Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will not be sold under any circumstances..." – Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation "The Sri Lanka Transport Board is not an institution...

Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide

2025.03.21 Plans to establish a network of Multi-modal Transport Centers islandwide. Measures to be taken to modernize the city of Gampaha in line with Colombo. New housing schemes to replace...

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program”

Awareness Workshop on “Clean Sri Lanka Program” The Government has implemented the Clean Sri Lanka Program with the objective of transforming Sri Lanka into a rich nation through the  social,...

minstervbimal

Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Minister

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minstervprasan

Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena

Deputy Minister

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minstervjanith

Hon. (Eng.) Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku

Deputy Minister

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profkapila

Senior Professor Kapila C. K. Perera

Secretary

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Welcome to Ministry of Transport

The Ministry of Transport is the central government ministry of Sri Lanka responsible for transport. The ministry is responsible for formulating and implementing national policy on transport and other subjects which come under its purview. The ministry manages the country's railways and public bus transport system.