In accordance with the vision of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse and under the direction of Minister of Transport Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, the reconstruction of the 154.89 km of the Yal Devi railway track between Thandikulam and Kankesanturai is underway to unify the North and South.

The communications campaign for Uthuru Mithuru, which invites all of Sri Lanka to join in this national cause, was launched on 30th September at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort by Minister of Transport Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma amidst the esteemed presence of Ministers and distinguished guests. The aim of this communications campaign is to urge all Sri Lankans to contribute to this national effort of the reconstruction of the Yal Devi railway track, captured by the theme for the campaign, ‘a ticket to your heart’.

On a significant note, all media owners and personnel attended this event to pledge their institutions’ fullest cooperation and support towards this national cause.

Further, the rights to construct the railway stations between Omantai and Kankesanturai were also handed over by Minister of Transport, Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma to the respective institutions at the event.