Class S13 965-966 DEMUs Trial Run
Class S13 965-966 DEMUs went on a trial run to Beliatta today morning as reported (2019/08/19).Sri Lanka Railways received these two powersets on July 21st, 2019.…
ADB to Help Drive Modernization in First Loan for Sri Lanka’s Railway Sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160 million loan to modernize the operations and improve the efficiency of Sri Lanka Railways, the country’s railway operator, by upgrading…
Colombo Light Rail Project First Phase Has Commenced
The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development commenced phase one construction works of the Malabe and Colombo Fort Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. (2019/08/17)Borehole testing of…
Tantri Refurbished Carriages for Vavuniya Intercity
Tantri refurbished 10 rail coaches went on a trial run today (2019/08/15) from Maradana railway station to Polgahawela railway station.Sri Lanka Railways is planning to use these…
John Keells Renews Its Partnership with Sri Lanka Railways
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) renewed its 16-year public-private partnership with Sri Lanka Railways for the refurbishment and maintenance of the Slave Island Railway Station. A…
The First Class S14 DEMU Has Arrived in Sri Lanka
According to several sources, the first set of Sri Lanka Railways Class S14 DEMUs arrived in Sri Lanka at Colombo Habor. (2019/08/13)The power-set has double engines along with 2…
Second Set of Class S14 DEMUs Will Arrive Soon
We were expecting first Class S14 shipment to arrive in Sri Lanka on 10th of August but it got delayed due to some reasons.The next set of Class S14 DEMUs ( 973-974 and 975-976) are…
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Exclusive Photos of Class S14 Interior
We thought of bringing you the inside views of recently imported Class S14 DEMU.These Class S14s will be deployed soon on Upcounty railway line after the trials.There is no…
Special Train Schedule for Thewatta National Basilica Feast 2019
Sri Lanka Railways will operate special trains for Thewatta National Basilica Feast 2019 which falls on Sunday 25th, August 2019.Train Schedule to RagamaStart StationDeparture…
ADB and Sri Lanka Railways Signed $160 Million Loan Agreement
ADB (Asian Development Bank) approved a loan to improve operations and facilities of Sri Lanka Railways through The Railway Efficiency Improvement Project.The agreement for $160 million…
Class S14 975 Spotted in China
Class S14 975 spotted at a test track of CRRC Corporation along with their high tech rolling stocks.We can expect 975/976 as the 3rd set of Class S14 DEMU to arrive in Sri Lanka.…
Class S13 965-966 DEMUs Trial Run
Class S13 965-966 DEMUs went on a trial run to Beliatta today morning as reported (2019/08/19).Sri Lanka Railways received these two powersets on July 21st, 2019.…