Train derails near Ragama station
2024-09-16
Railway services along the main were disrupted after a train derailed near the Ragama railway station. The Railway Department reportedContinue Reading
Solid waste transportation from Colombo to Puttalam begins
2024-08-26
The transport of solid waste generated in Colombo to Puttalam began on Sunday, marking the first time waste was transportedContinue Reading
Letters dispatched sacking striking railway employees
2024-07-11
The Ministry of Transport has issued letters to railway employees engaged in the ongoing trade union action acknowledging that theyContinue Reading
Station Masters’ strike : Several trains cancelled today
2024-07-10
Several train services have been cancelled today, while limited trains are in operation due to a strike action launched byContinue Reading
Special public transportation arrangements for Poson Poya
2024-06-17
Several special public transportation services have been introduced for the convenience of pilgrims visiting the Mihintale Temple in view ofContinue Reading
Train strike : Several more office trains cancelled
2024-06-10
Twenty (20) office trains were cancelled today due to the ongoing strike of the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union. According toContinue Reading
Several trains cancelled due to strike
2024-06-07
Several train services have been cancelled today due to the strike action launched by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union. AccordingContinue Reading
Fort train accident : Train driver temporarily suspended
2024-04-16
The services of the driver of the train that collided with Platform 1 at the Fort Railway Station on MondayContinue Reading
Special bus & train services : Notice for public
2024-04-15
Special bus and train services have been introduced for the convenience of the public returning to Colombo following the celebrationsContinue Reading
April Festive season : Several transport sectors report increase in income
2024-04-12
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) says its daily income has increased to Rs. 25 million due to the specialContinue Reading
12 yr old girl falls off Batticaloa bound train
2024-04-12
A 12-year-old girl has sustained serious injuries after falling off a train plying from Colombo to Batticaloa, it was reported. Continue Reading
Additional train services for April New Year
2024-04-03
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the addition of special train services in view of the upcoming April festive season. AccordingContinue Reading
Several coastal line trains cancelled
2024-03-30
At least 25 train journeys on the coastal lines are facing cancellations today (Mar 30), according to Sri Lanka Railways.Continue Reading
Selfie mishap : Young Russian tourist falls off train
2024-01-26
A Russian tourist has sustained serious injuries after falling off a train in Sri Lanka while attempting to take aContinue Reading
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