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24-hour SMS alert service launched to curtail elephant deaths
A 24-hour SMS service has been launched by the Department of Railways in a bid to curtail the number of elephant deaths due to train collisions.
Addressing a press briefing, General Manager of Railways (GMR) M.J. Dilantha Fernando said the service would provide information of elephants roaming around railway lines.
He further said measures would be taken to upgrade railway engines with powerful headlights in order to detect movements of elephants while adding that measures had already been taken to fill railway sleepers with metal in order to facilitate an easy crossing for elephants.
Accordingly, the general public will be able to notify the Wildlife Department on elephant herds that are spotted near railway crossings, via an SMS on 070-4445454 .
The Wildlife Department will then take measures to notify the Railways Department and the relevant authorities for further action.
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