Locomotive Engineers’ Union declines to back Railway Strike
2026-09-17
The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union announced that it has not extended support for the ongoing railway strike, stressing that allContinue Reading
Office trains operating despite 48‑hour railway strike
2026-09-17
Despite a 48‑hour strike launched by railway unions from midnight yesterday (16), the Railway Department confirmed that all office trainsContinue Reading
Six train services cancelled tonight ahead of strike
2026-09-16
Six train journeys scheduled to operate tonight will be cancelled as a result of the nationwide train strike planned forContinue Reading
Only 50 engines in service out of 98 : Railway operations hampered
2026-09-14
A Railway Department report has revealed a critical shortfall in operational train engines, with only 50 engines currently in serviceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs MoU to prevent elephant–train collisions
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step to protect both wildlife and railway passengers with the signing of a MemorandumContinue Reading
Train derailment disrupts Northern line services
2026-08-28
Train operations on the Northern railway line were disrupted today after a train traveling from Polgahawela to Maho derailed atContinue Reading
Train canteen fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above MRP
2026-07-31
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a railway catering service after it was foundContinue Reading
Colombo–Talaimannar train service resumes
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the commencement of the train service between Colombo Fort and Talaimannar, starting today (24). TrainContinue Reading
Legal action over Rs. 150 water bottle on Colombo–Jaffna train
2026-07-10
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated legal proceedings against a canteen operating inside the Colombo–Jaffna express train after officialsContinue Reading
Badulla–Nanu Oya train service to resume from June 20
2026-06-18
The Railway Department has announced that passenger train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will recommence from June 20, followingContinue Reading
Online system introduced for concessionary railway season tickets for Govt officials
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka has launched a new online system to issue concessionary railway season tickets for government officials, marking another stepContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak
2026-05-29
The Railway Department has announced that several special train services will operate from May 30 – 31 to facilitate travelContinue Reading
Watch : Train-elephant collision prevented near Habarana
2026-05-28
A major accident was narrowly avoided when a train driver and a wildlife officer acted swiftly to prevent a collisionContinue Reading
Train services limited on Kelani Valley Line due to repair work
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work isContinue Reading
Train derailment : Four people injured
2026-05-16
Four persons have been reported injured in the train derailment between the Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations today (16). AccordingContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Train services on Puttalam line curtailed to Chilaw due to flooding
2026-05-13
Train operations on the Puttalam railway line have been limited to Chilaw station after several sections of track near ThilladiContinue Reading
Seat reservations open for resumed Yal Devi train service
2026-05-11
Seat reservations can now be made for the iconic Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Jaffna, which resumedContinue Reading
Train services disrupted due to derailment in Dematagoda
2026-05-04
Train services have been disrupted following a derailment at the Dematagoda Railway Station today (04). According to the Railway Department,Continue Reading