Several train services cancelled due to flooding
2024-01-11
Several train services have been suspended due to flooding as a result of the heavy rains experienced today. The RailwayContinue Reading
Bus transporting foreigners hit by train
2023-11-29
A bus transporting foreign tourists was reportedly hit by a train in Waskaduwa early this morning (Nov 29). According toContinue Reading
Four travelling on train footboard injured
2023-11-20
Four individuals have been injured while travelling on the footboard of a train today (Nov 20), it was reported. TheyContinue Reading
Several office trains cancelled due to shortage of train drivers
2023-10-31
Seven office trains scheduled for this evening (Oct 31) have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways announced. The Railway Department saidContinue Reading
Several trains cancelled due to shortage of Railway Guards
2023-10-30
Around 12 train journeys have been cancelled so far during the course of today, Sri Lanka Railways reported. The RailwayContinue Reading
Railway Operators strike called off
2023-10-05
The strike launched by Railway Operators yesterday has been called off. The strike action has been called off following aContinue Reading
Several trains cancelled due to Railway Operators’ strike
2023-10-04
Several trains, including office trains, scheduled for this evening have been cancelled due to strike action by Railway Operators. TheContinue Reading
Three wild elephants killed in train accident
2023-09-28
Three wild elephants are reported dead and one injured after colliding with a night mail train in the Galgamuwa PoliceContinue Reading
Train services delayed due to derailment at Colpetty
2023-09-27
Train services on the coastal line have been delayed due to the derailment of a train, the Railway Department said.Continue Reading
Last warning given to 84 striking railway drivers
2023-09-13
The eighty-four (84) railway engine drivers who are engaged in a strike action have been requested to report for dutyContinue Reading
Railway strike : Army deployed at train stations
2023-09-13
The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to provide security at 32 Railway Stations across the country due to theContinue Reading
At least 20 train services cancelled due to strike
2023-09-12
Several train services have been cancelled this morning due to a strike launched by the Sri Lanka Locomotive Operating EngineersContinue Reading
Bag with Rs. 5 mn worth of jewellery left behind on train returned to owners
2023-08-22
A bag containing jewellery worth over Rs. 5 million that had accidentally been left behind on a train has beenContinue Reading
Kandy – Matale train services to be temporarily suspended
2023-08-11
Train services from Kandy to Matale will be temporarily suspended next week, the Department of Railways stated. The Department statedContinue Reading
Mirigama train accident caught on camera (Video)
2023-08-09
A container truck collided with a train at a level crossing in the Wilwatta area of Mirigama this morning (09).Continue Reading
Two arrested for hitting tourist travelling on train (Video)
2023-08-07
Two suspects who had injured a Chinese tourist while attempting to steal a mobile phone from a train plying throughContinue Reading
New luxury train to Jaffna: ‘Yaal Nila’ from August
2023-07-26
The Government will introduce the luxury train service, ‘Yaal Nila’, from Kankasanthurai to Mount Lavinia, from August 04, 2023. TargetingContinue Reading
Railway trade union action called off
2023-07-24
The trade union action launched by the Railways Engine Drivers’ Union has been called off. According to the Railways TradeContinue Reading