Unprotected rail road crossings in tourist hotspots

Accidents at unprotected rail road crossings are on the increase and innocent lives are being lost.

If any tourist happens to be killed at an unprotected crossing it would be a disaster for tourism in this country.

The Railway authorities should instal lights, alarm bells and barriers at all unprotected crossings all over the country. At Galle, a popular tourist destination, there have been several accidents and deaths. Talapitiya near Galle and many other areas have rail road crossings where the oncoming train cannot be seen due to unauthorised structures and large trees blocking the view and the movements on the path until the train arrives at the crossing.

There have been several accidents and deaths in Boosa, Galle, at Weligama and in Wadduwa too.

Anil Silva Talapitiya, Galle