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Commemorating the 16th year of the Tsunami in Sri Lanka

SLRF Staff Dec 26, 2020 0

Commemorating the 16th year of the Tsunami in Sri Lanka on the 26th Dec. 2004, which is also known to be one of the World's Worst Train Disasters to have taken place.Let us all take a moment to remind all those beautiful souls we lost in a day like this. May these souls rest in peace!Unfortunately, due to the spreading of Covid-19 in…

Fuel Consumption of Engines – Sri Lanka Railways

SLRF Staff Apr 15, 2020 0

Have you ever wondered about the fuel consumption of railway engines of Sri Lanka Railways? Well, we are here to share the details with you.Please note the consumption is measured by Diesel Litres per Engine Kilometer.…

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Shakira’s New Music Video Features Sri Lanka

SLRF Staff Mar 11, 2020 0

Shakira released her first song of 2020 "Me Gusta", collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA."Me Gusta" music video is directed by Drew Kirsch and it features drone shots of a Class S12 DEMU passing central hills and the…

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Manitoba – A Symbol of Triumph Over Adversity

SLRF Staff Dec 27, 2019 0

As Christmas Day comes to an end the Forum respectfully remembers the tragic events of 26th December 2004 and in particular the loss of M2a 591 ‘Manitoba’ with passenger train No.50 which was overcome by the Tsunami near Peraliya,…

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Manitoba: Tsunami Wave Killer

SLRF Staff Dec 21, 2019 0

If you see a locomotive with tsunami waves painted on it, that's the legendary Manitoba. Class M2 591 (Manitoba) locomotive involved in the largest rail disaster in the Sri Lanka railway history while hauling train no. 50 back in 2004.…

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Class M6 Locomotives Celebrate 40 Years of Service

SLRF Staff Dec 18, 2019 0

Sri Lanka Railways Class M6 locomotive fleet celebrates 40 years of legendary service today. (2019/12/18)Class M6 locomotives were imported to Sri Lanka in 1979. These locomotives can be considered as one of the most successful…

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See Every Train in Sri Lanka in Less Than 2 Minutes

SLRF Staff Dec 7, 2019 0

Maybe this is the first time you are seeing a data visualization of train traffic in Sri Lanka and it looks amazing!Nuwan Senaratna (@nuuuwan), currently working on an interesting project to explore and gain a better understanding of…

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Class W1 642 and Class M5 770 Spotted At Maradana

SLRF Staff Oct 21, 2019 0

Two abandoned locomotives of Sri Lanka Railways spotted at Maradana Railway Station last Saturday. (2019/10/19)These Class W1 and Class M5 locomotives will be restored to display at National Railway Museum as we heard from several…

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Mini Loco 1 Restoration Project

SLRF Staff Oct 9, 2019 0

A restoration project is being carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Railways to restore Mini Loco 1 to display at National Railway Museum, Maradana.Mini Loco 1, which was produced in 1997 at Ratmalana workshop as an…

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Vessel Tracking of Class S14 Shipment

SLRF Staff Aug 8, 2019 0

Class S14 powerset delivery is expected on the 13th of August 2019 as we heard from several sources.The cargo ship will arrive in Sri Lanka at Colombo Harbor.You can track the live position of the cargo ship called BBC GANGES…

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