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Railway work-to-rule action called off

editorSep 21, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The railway trade unions have called off their ongoing work-to-rule campaign following the discussions held with the authorities. Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union commenced a

Four railway officers interdicted over train collision

editorAug 28, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Four railway officers have been interdicted after a head-on collision between two trains took place between Colombo Fort and Maradana today (Aug 28). Railways General Manager

Secretariat railway station reopened

editorMay 31, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Secretariat Railway Station on the coastal line, which remained closed as a security measure in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Easter

Railway Engine drivers to strike effective Today midnight

editorMar 5, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Railway engine drivers have decided to launch a strike effective midnight today on several demands. Engine Drivers union secretary Indika Dodamgoda stated that the

Kelani Valley railway line to be closed from 8 pm tomorrow

editorFeb 15, 20180

UTV | COLOMBO – Sri Lanka Railways says that the Kelani Valley railway line will remain closed from 8 pm tomorrow (Feb.16) until 4 am

Suicide at Fort Railway station

editorMar 10, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – An individual committed suicide by hanging himself inside a toilet near platform No. 01 of the Colombo Fort Railway station on 8th

Railway Station Masters to launch a strike from midnight Wednesday

editorMar 7, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters Union says that since the discussion held with Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday (06th Monday)

Dehiwala, Wellawatte railway services restored

editorFeb 27, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Railway transportation that was suspended between the Dehiwala and Wellawatte Railway Stations along the coastal belt has now been restored. The Department

Two foreigners remanded for vandalism

Staff WriterJan 27, 20170

(UDHAYAM, MATARA) – Two foreigners named Thomas Kushan (25) and Chance Stall (27) arrested by Matara Police for sneaking into the Matara Railway Yard and

Trains delayed on Southern coastal line due to derailment

Staff WriterJan 19, 20170

(UDHAYAM, GALLE) – It is reported that the train services on the Southern coastal line have been disrupted owing to the derailment of a fuel