All railway employees are to be provided with a free train travel pass to be utilised between their area of residence and workplace, the Ministry of Transport announced.

In a statement, the ministry said Minister of Transport Vijitha Herath has issued a directive to the relevant officials in this regard. 

Pointing out that Railway Employees are constantly criticised by the public, the Transport Ministry said the new travel pass is being granted as a step to changing this situation.

The ministry further said it also intends to encourage all railway employees to improve their efficiency as it could benefit the nation’s economy. (Newswire)

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