Four elephants killed, train derailed in North Central Sri Lanka
Four elephants were killed when they were hit by a fuel tanker train plying from Orugodawatta, Colombo to Batticaloa on…
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Train engine drivers’ strike ends
The strike launched by the train engine drivers and guards from Tuesday night has been suspended following discussions with authorities.…
Train crash in South Africa : bodies burnt beyond recognition
South African passenger train has caught fire after colliding with a truck, rescue workers state that at least 18 were…
Coastal railway movement obstructed – authorities step in to restore normalcy
Coastal railway movement has been obstructed due to a container that had jammed across the Matara – Weligama railway crossing.…
Commuters hit as more trade unions join Locomotive Operating Engineers strike action
The strike launched by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union enters its second day today, December 08. Six more trade unions…
Talks fail – Train strikes to continue over recruitment process of ‘train drivers’
A strike was staged by the Train Engine Drivers’ Association for recruitment process of train drivers since midnight yesterday, December…
Earth slip hampers train travel on Badulla line
Train travel along the upcountry rail roads has been hampered due to an earthslip and the rolling down of rocks…
Hunupitiya container collision brings traffic to a standstill
A collision between a container truck and a train occurred at the Hunupitiya Railway Crossing today, Nov 21, disrupting train…
Kelani valley line train services disrupted
A disruption of train services on the Kelani valley line was caused due to a tree which fell onto the…
Three killed in collision on Veyangoda railway track
Three individuals died due to an accident that occurred on the Pattigoda railway line in Veyangoda. According to the police,…