Sri Lanka Railway Forum

25/06/2024

Denuwara Menike Intercity Express.
දෙනුවර මැණිකේ
2020 / Jan.

22/06/2024

Bush Traction M7 799 1981 කොළඹ වරායෙන් ගොඩබාන්න කලින්.
පිටිපස්සේ තියෙන්නේ ලංකා නැවු සංස්ථාවේ ලංකා රත්න.

17/05/2024

The Calypso Train, Sri Lanka's newest rail marvel, will take you on an exciting trip. This train goes from Badulla to Bandarawela along the beautiful Demodara. It has daily trips, making it the best way to see the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka in comfort and style.

The Calypso Train, Sri Lanka will take you on an exciting trip. This train goes from Badulla to Bandarawela along the beautiful Demodara.

09/02/2024

An details interview about bygone era of Kelani Velly railway with Rasika Wickramanayaka.
Conducted by Gehan Chandiak

18/01/2024

Sri Lanka Railways has recently announced that India would provide Sri Lanka with 20 decommissioned locomotives and 3 more locomotives for spare parts.

26/12/2023

There will be several changes to take place with the temporary closure of the Maho-Anuradhapura section for 6 months, starting January 7, 2024.

The maho-Anuradhapura section modernization project brings temporary train service changes.

30/08/2023

The Model Railway Club Sri Lanka successfully organized the highly anticipated Colombo Model Train Show 2023, which brought together model train enthusiasts, families, and curious minds of all ages. Held at the Colombo City Center on the 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th of August 2023.

The Colombo Model Train Show 2023 transformed the Colombo City Center into a miniature wonderland and left a lasting impression on attendees.

05/08/2023

📢 Updated train schedule and ticket prices of Yal Nila ICE

Train details and train schedule of the Yal Nila Odyssey train runs on weekends between Mount Lavinia railway station and Kankesanthurai railway station.

30/07/2023

The Ministry of Transport says a new train called "Yal Nila Odyssey" will begin operation between Mount Lavinia and Kankesanturai on the 4th of August.

27/07/2023

As part of the "Zero Chance Campaign" by the Australian High Commission of Sri Lanka to promote safe migration to Australia, six railway wagons (TV-2, TC-4) were painted and repaired at Batticaloa running shed.

Six railway wagons were painted as a part of the "Zero Chance Campaign" by the Australian High Commission of Sri Lanka to promote safe migration.

21/07/2023

A rail bus completed a successful trial run from Madawachchiya Junction to Talaimannar Pier today.

16/07/2023

Read about the train schedule changes.

Following the recent upgrade of the Anuradhapura and Omanthai railway line, significant changes have been made to the train schedule on the Northern Railway Line.

13/07/2023

The renovated railway line from Anuradhapura to Omanthai was declared open by Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana today (13).

05/06/2023

Nostalgic

The beauty of Sri Lanka. ( Idalgashinna, central hilands)

Pic . A Ariyapperuma 2014

07/02/2023

Model Railroader's Day 2023

Model Railway Association - Sri Lanka is inviting you to join Model Railroader's Day 2023 on Saturday 18th February.

06/02/2023

Train Accident Costs a 34-year-old Life

A car driven carelessly by the driver through an unsafe crossing on the Borolla road in Kamburugamuwa collided with the express train number 8039 running from Matara to Kandy.

06/02/2023

Seethawaka Odyssey to Operate from 12th February?

Seethawaka Odyssey train will soon be available for the enjoyment and convenience of its long-awaited travelers.

05/02/2023

Celebrating the Independence Day with Sri Lanka Railway

The Sri Lankan Railway together with the mighty help of patriotic Sri Lankan citizens from different corners of the island put forth their selfless effort at ensuring that the 75th Independence day of Sri Lanka was celebrated in style.

13/01/2023

Reconstruction of Anuradhapura - Omanthai Railway Line

Complete coverage of the reconstruction project of Anuradhapura - Omanthai railway line.