News 21 May 2021 No Train Services Until May 27th Sri Lanka Railways stated that there will be no passenger train services from May, 22nd to May, 27th due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions. SLR
News 18 May 2021 New ICF Coaches Trial with Class M9 Locomotive Class M9 866 with the new Indian ICF coaches went on a successful trial run from Colombo to Aluthgama today. Cover image from Kavishka Malindu
News 13 May 2021 No Train Services During the Upcoming Weekend Sri Lanka Railways announced that they won't operate any passenger trains on 14th, 15th and 16th of May 2021.
News 11 May 2021 Inter-Provincial Train Services to be Suspended from Midnight Today Yesterday(10), President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed responsible authorities to impose Inter-Provincial travel restriction with immediate effect until the 30th of May in order to prevent
News 10 May 2021 Newly Built Siding Tracks in Seeduwa Newly Built “Prima Factory” Siding Tracks in Seeduwa. The project was done by the Engineers & their staff of Way & Works sub Department & Signal and Telecommunications
News 5 May 2021 Express Train to Beliatta Derailed near Galle Railway Station The Express train(8050) running from Maradana to Beliatta derailed near Galle Railway Station in the morning. ගාල්ල දුම්රිය ස්
News 5 May 2021 Sri Lanka Railways is Facing Challenges with Daily Track Maintenance Way & Works Department of Sri Lanka Railways is facing challenges with daily track maintenance as some workers have tested positive for Covid-19. SLR has decided
News 3 May 2021 Newly Assembled “Scissor Crossing” Situated at Negombo Newly Assembled “Scissor Crossing” situated at Negombo area by the Way & Works Department Engineers & their staff. This is the only scissors crossing in the Puttlam
News 30 April 2021 Matale and Ukuwela Railway Stations are Closed Sri Lanka Railways stated that Matale and Ukuwela Railway Stations will be closed for passengers temporarily due to Covid-19.
Featured News 30 April 2021 Class M9 866 Derailed Twice Within a Day Sri Lanka Railways Class M9 866 locomotive derailed 2 times today at Mount Lavinia and Colombo Fort causing delays on the Coastal line. This locomotive
News 30 April 2021 Class M5B 772 After Completing Full Schedule Overhaul Sri Lanka Railways Class M5b 772 came out of Ratmala workshop on 2021/04/30 after a full schedule overhaul. Read more Class M5> Lightweight,
Featured News 29 April 2021 Train Cancellations Due to Covid - May 2021 Sri Lanka Railways has decided to cancel several long-distance express/intercity express and other trains from May 1st, 2021 due to low occupancy amid the
News 29 April 2021 China Bay Railway Station is Temporarily Closed Trains running on the Eastern Railway line will not stop at China Bay Railway Station due to Covid 19.
News 27 April 2021 Ganewatta Railway Station will be Open for Passengers from Today Trains will stop at Ganewatta Railway Station from today (27) onwards. Passengers are advised to follow necessary preventative measures at the railway station.
News 25 April 2021 Delay in Upcountry Train Services Due to a Broken Rail Expect delays on the Upcountry railway line due to a broken rail. Track repair work is currently going on.
