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A new concept of multi-modal centres integrating rail and bus transport system is to be introduced by the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development shortly, progress report of the Ministry which was tabled in Parliament last week said.

Accordingly, the first multi-modal centre will be constructed in Makumbura. This is the first multi-modal transport Centre having modern facilities to the commuter and for the public and privet transport mode.

This centre will link the Kelani valley railway line with bus transport. This will be a prime centre for the highway traffic to direct in to the other highway connections as well as the other local road and rail network. Also, this will help reduce the number of vehicles going up and down to the capital city. The project will combine road traffic, railway traffic and will provide parking space for people to arrive in a location from home and continue their journeys to wherever they like, using public transport. The cost for this project would be Rs 849.4 million.

The report also said all major commercial and public offices will be shifted out of Colombo to ease the traffic congestion.

Another plan is to establish a health squire in the Colombo National Hospital area, expanding the Southern Highway from Colombo with an elevated highway, (Yohan Perera)

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  • Bippity Boppity Boo Monday, 14 December 2015 09:49 AM

    A lot of words. Just show it by extending the rail network laid by the British by one kilometre.

    Sonali Monday, 14 December 2015 10:26 AM

    What do we need a "health squire" for?

    lkboy Monday, 14 December 2015 12:37 PM

    But the Kelani valley line needs major upgrading. It is slow and too much bends.

    dcol Monday, 14 December 2015 02:26 PM

    How dare to fool the people! This project was already in progress for last few years started in MR time near Pizza hut in Makubura.

    razi Monday, 14 December 2015 02:40 PM

    this is a very good concept should be introduced in the Colombo district.making people travel by train and bus

    Uza Monday, 14 December 2015 04:44 PM

    Agreed! Just to answer ur question, what about the matara extension? Not sure if its completed


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