Payment to Gate Keepers  at Unprotected Railway Crossings

The cabinet at its meeting held yesterday(23) considered the proposal made by the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva to pay monthly remuneration of Rs 22,500 per month .It was revealed  that there are legal obstacles in considering them for permanent appointment .

Meanwhile, 876 railway crossings will be  installed with signal lights and bells. This work will be carried out in five stages.