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Tag: Sri Lanka Railway Department and Improvements Projects

  • Indian government to fund dual carriage line to North Sri Lanka

    The Railways Department has decided to develop the Northern Railway Line as a dual carriageway under a project funded by the Indian Government. General Manager Railways stated the railway line from Polgahawela to Kurunegala would be developed with double line under Stage 1 of the project and from Kurunegala to Maho under Stage II. The…

  • No more beggars in Sri Lanka trains

    The Railway Department of Sri lanka stated to media that they will launch a special program to remove beggars in trains. The program will be launched under the directions of Railway Department General Manager Wijaya Amaratunga, as passengers travelling by trains are inconvenienced due to beggars. The numbers of beggars in trains are increasing daily…

  • Sri Lanka Train Booking by Mobile Phone (Mobitel)

    Are you getting ready for your April Holidays to tour around Sri Lanka, plan your tours with Srilanka Railways and book your tickets by Mobitel. Dial 365 to reserve your train tickets to any destination in advance via Mobitel mTicketing and start the April holiday with a memorable rail journey. Rs. 8/- per minute +…

  • Free Wi-Fi access in Sri Lanka Railways Station for rail passengers

    Railway passengers in Sri lanka would be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi facilities at some 100 selected railway stations in the country by April, the Railway Department said to news. Under this programme Wi-Fi hotspots are due to be established in over 100 stations around the country with the support of Sri Lanka Telecom which…

  • Sri Lankan Railway Super luxury Trains Services Starts

    The Sri Lanka Railway Department today announced the introduction of a super luxury services with adjustable box seats. Railways Superintendent stated that it would be only one additional compartment that will have this facility. The first services will inaugural on September 20th at 6.30 am from the Maradana Railway station for Colombo to Galle and…

  • How to search where the train is in Sri lanka (system to keep track of trains) – Click www.slrail.info

    A new train tracking system to enable the public view coastline train movements, has been launched. The train tracking system named Railway Traffic Optimisation System (RTOS) was launched today at the University of Colombo’s School of Computing (UCSC), and could be viewed on www.slrail.info General Manager Railways, B.A.PAriyaratne said the system was developed based on…

  • Train services to Chavakachcheri Commence June 2014

    The train services on the northern line will be extended this month up to Chawakachdieri the main station this side of Jaffna in the north officials said yesterday. Currently trains operate only up to Kilinochchi and Palai. Railways officials says it had been planned to extend train services up to Jaffna it was delayed due…

  • How to Reserve(book) Srilankan Train Service

    Srilankan Railway is one of the best to discover Srilanka, its one of the best and favorite mode of transport by tourist and local. There are few approched to reserve your trains in advance,   1] Visiting Railway Stations – From 14 days before the Date of the Journey Railway Station Telephone Number From 14…

  • Reservation of Seats in Intercity and other Express Trains in Srilanka – Updated April 2014

    Srilankan Railway is one of the best to discover Srilanka, its one of the best and favorite mode of transport by tourist and local. Many likes train service in Srilanka due to low cost and faster service.   The below are few common rail services in srilanka Train Type Train Numbers Journey Available Classes of…

  • French business delegation keen on urban infrastructure development

    Representatives from a ten member business-delegation visited Colombo on March 4 and 5 . This business delegation comprised of French companies in the field of urban infrastructure, especially transport. French companies present in India and Singapore were also represented during this mission. Participating French companies included Alstom Transport, Bouygues Batiment International, Dassault Systemes, DTP Terrassement.…