Thermal camera systems have been installed on selected trains as part of measures taken to reduce collisions between elephants and trains

According to Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam, The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Transport and Highways have jointly implemented several practical solutions aimed at addressing the issue. Railway timetables have also been revised as part of these efforts.

As a pilot initiative, thermal camera systems introduced by the Arthur C. Clarke Institute have been installed on several trains operating on railway lines where elephant movement is frequent. The installation of these systems was carried out on Wednesday (11) at the Dematagoda Railway Yard.

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