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Railways to Strike From Mid-Night

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – Locomotive Engineers Association of Sri Lanka Railways (CGR) will go on strike for 24 Hours starting from mid-night today, March 14. Multiple State and Non-State Unions have launched simultaneous strikes against the Government’s Tax Policy.

ByadminMarch 14, 20230Comments

Newborn Abandoned in Train Lavatory

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – A newborn infant was discovered abandoned in the lavatory of a train bound for Colombo from Batticaloa. The infant was discovered yesterday, March 10 at the Fort Central Railway Station. Railway Security officials took custody of the infant and rushed it to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL)…

ByadminMarch 11, 20230Comments

Commuters stranded as several office trains cancelled

Commuters have suffered as a result of the cancellation of several office trains. According to news reports, the office trains that usually run on the main line will not be operating today, February 13, the reason for which is yet to be known. It is worth noting that, despite the cancellations, the Samudradevi passenger train…

ByadminFebruary 13, 20230Comments

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No train cancellations or delays during the A/L exams — Railway Dept

Sri Lanka Railways hopes to avoid train cancellations and delays during the Advanced Level Examination period. The 2022 GCE Advanced Level Exam is set to start tomorrow at 2,200 centres around the country. Deputy Commercial Superintendent of Sri Lanka Railways NJ Indipola said they have made steps to prevent any train cancellations, especially between 7…

ByadminJanuary 22, 20230Comments

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Thousands of office goers stranded as commuter train derails in KV Line

The 5.25 a.m. Avissawella to Colombo, Fort office train in the Kalani Valley Line (KVL) has derailed between Waga and Kosgama. Speaking to News Cutter, a commuter said that thousands of office goers have been stranded at train stations. When requested for a comment, a Sri Lanka Railways official said that they are not sure…

ByadminJanuary 18, 20230Comments

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Three Elephants collide with Express train

The ‘Polonnaruwa Express Train’ was derailed today, January 13 after colliding with three wild elephants. Furthermore, train delays are expected on the ‘Eastern Line’ as a result.

ByadminJanuary 13, 20230Comments

Railways Dept will re-employ retired essential service employees on a contract basis

Sri Lanka Railways will re-employ essential service employees who are set to retire at the age of 60 on December 31, 2022, on a contract basis. If their services are needed, Sri Lanka Railways must seek out these retirees, according to a directive from the Presidential Secretariat.

ByadminDecember 31, 20220Comments

Special ‘Veggie train’ from Upcountry to Colombo

After a 23-year pause, trains will be used to transport vegetables from upcountry areas to Colombo. Sri Lanka Railways (CGR) prepared five special compartments for transporting vegetables by train. The service restarted according to a proposal submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the interim budget. The transportation of vegetables from the Nanu-Oya railway station to Colombo…

ByadminDecember 28, 20220Comments

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Kandy Express Train breaks down near Ragama

The express train bound to Matara from Kandy had broken down near Ragama today, December 28. Speaking to news cutter, a commuter said that hundreds of office goers have been inconvenienced due to constant break downs and delayed experienced. Furthermore, he said that a 'power set-train' that followed the Kandy is pushing it towards…

ByadminDecember 28, 20220Comments

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Kelani Valley trains are to operate according to new schedule from today, Dec. 05

Sri Lanka Railways says trains running on the ‘Kelani Valley' route will be operated according to the new schedule from today, December 5. The schedule was recently issued in order to reduce delays caused by the increased speed limits implemented on the Kelaniveli railway lines. With the number of train derailments reported across the island…

ByadminDecember 5, 20220Comments

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Railways to Strike From Mid-Night

Newborn Abandoned in Train Lavatory

Commuters stranded as several office trains cancelled

No train cancellations or delays during the A/L exams — Railway Dept

Thousands of office goers stranded as commuter train derails in KV Line

Three Elephants collide with Express train

Railways Dept will re-employ retired essential service employees on a contract basis

Special ‘Veggie train’ from Upcountry to Colombo

Kandy Express Train breaks down near Ragama

Kelani Valley trains are to operate according to new schedule from today, Dec. 05

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