Srilanka, Feb. 21 -- Following the tragic death of six elephants hit by a train near the 141st milepost between Galoya and Hingurakgoda, a high-level meeting was held at Parliament this morning. Senior officials from the Ministries of Transport, Environment, and Digital Affairs, along with the Department of Railways, Wildlife, and conservation groups, discussed urgent measures to prevent such incidents.

Key decisions include:

Enhancing visibility along railway tracks in elephant-prone areas. Implementing new digital technologies. Engaging local communities in mitigation efforts. Installing improved lighting systems on trains, including forward-facing and side lights, with a shift from yellow to white lights. As a follow-up, officials w...