Colombo Fort Railway Station Begins Rs. 2.1 Billion Modernization Project

The modernization project for the Colombo Fort Railway Station is scheduled to begin on April 9 at 9:00 a.m. The initiative will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Implemented by Sri Lanka Railways under the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, the project carries an investment of Rs. 2.1 billion. Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake stated that the upgrade is expected to be completed within 15 months. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka, the renovation aims to transform the station into a modern facility offering improved passenger amenities and convenience.