For the first time in Sri Lanka, the government has introduced an online platform (www.pravesha.lk) for railway passengers to purchase tickets.
This new system now allows passengers, even those traveling short distances, to buy train tickets using their mobile phones.
Speaking about the initiative, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Eng. Ranjith Rubasinghe, stated that the issuance of train tickets online has been effective since yesterday (22).
“Passengers can now purchase digital train tickets through the website www.pravesha.lk, eliminating the need to wait in queues. Tickets will still be available at counters for those who prefer to buy them in person.”
“We plan to introduce this online system for season tickets before the end of this year. Additionally, new methods for train seat reservations and goods transportation will be rolled out over the next three months,” he added.
