Item in The ISLAND, 4 November 2025… sent to TPS by Charles Schokman
The Sri Lankan railway service, which has a history of around 165 years, is a collective endeavourers [???] of various positions assigned to the Sri Lanka Railways Department.The posts of Railway Engine Driver, Station Master and Railway Supervisor Manager under the Department are essential for maintaining the railway service.
Since the inception of the Railways Department, only male officers have been recruited for the posts of Engine Driver, Train Controller and Station Master, while female officers have been recruited for the posts of Supervisory Manager only in 2012 and 2015.
In accordance with the new economic policies of the government, measures are being taken to provide opportunities for the recruitment of women for the posts in the public sector where women have not been recruited so far.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to grant approval on policy terms to recruit female officers to the posts of Railway Engine Driver, Railway Superintendent, Station Master and Railway Supervisory Manager as per the powers vested with the Cabinet of Ministers in terms of sub article (1) of the Article 55 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, since there are no provisions to recruit female officers within the approved recruitment procedure existing at present.
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A NOTE From The Editor, Thuppahi
Well before I set foot on the Thuppahi trail of publications, my store of Knowledge on Sri Lankan affairs was sustained by publications in RHYTHM OF THE WHEELS –– a series of printed publications initiated and sustained by a former officer in the CGR who had migrated to Melbourne and kept the island in his heart by circulating information of all sorts in printed form.
Victor is still steaming/batting and has asembled a library stock that is available to allcomers. Stories about the emancipation drive within the SLGR can now penetrate this stock. …………. Hodi-Heleyi Heyleyi-aaahhhhhhhhh !
Before long the females will outnumber the males in every profession. Already in the Australian Parliament there are more females than males!
Maybe that situation is because AUSSIE FEMALES have more “Chug/Chug”? ….and better Balance/Wisdom/Virility?
Such a fun way to play classics! Hypakle
This push for female recruitment in traditionally male roles is fantastic. While reading about these developments, I often unwind by checking out Football Bros, which is great for some quick and lighthearted competition.
Women breaking barriers in the railway industry is such a motivating story! It makes me reflect on progress in all fields, and for a little mental break, I enjoy playing Block Blast Online—simple, fun, and stress-relieving.
This article really celebrates female empowerment! Between following these inspiring stories, I enjoy a quick brain teaser on Wordle infinite—keeps the mind engaged while still relaxed.
Really inspiring to see women breaking barriers in traditionally male roles! After reading this, I needed a little fun break—Basketball Bros is perfect for a quick, energetic game.
Thanks for highlighting this important step forward! It reminds me that fun is essential too, so I jumped onto Wordle calculator for a few rounds—it’s surprisingly addictive.
It’s inspiring to see women breaking barriers in fields like railway driving! Speaking of navigating challenges, I recently used cal info for help with a tricky puzzle game—it made solving levels much easier, just like mastering new roles.