People’s Bank installs 300 self-service banking units at 300 railway stations
View(s):A bilateral agreement to install 300 new, self-service banking units at railway stations was signed between the People’s Bank and the Department of Railway at the Ministry of Transport in Battaramulla recently. Attending the ceremony Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva stated that this event will mark a significant milestone in the historic records of Sri Lanka Railway Department and the People’s Bank.
In a media release issued by the bank, the minister is quoted as saying that measures are being taken to upgrade and modernise the infrastructure and services of the department, where it can provide all necessary facilities to the commuters. He further noted that plans are underway to beautify the railway station premises and surroundings.
Hemasiri Fernando, Chairman of People’s Bank said, “We are preparing to launch a massive project for the convenience of the commuters. These special self-service units with the latest technology are introduced for the first time in Sri Lanka. In addition, we will be installing automatic kiosk machines where people can pay their utility bills conveniently.”