Investigations are underway to assess the damage caused by lightning to a radio based communication system at the Maradana Railway Station according to General Manager of Railways, T. L Gunaruwan.
Speaking to The Morning Leader Gunaruwan said that the system which was damaged, was over 40 years old but could not estimate the extent of damage, [...]
The recent parcel fare increase by the Sri Lanka Railway (SLR) is not adequate, General Manager of Railways (GMR) Dr. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan said.
According to the GMR, the latest price increase in goods transportation is insufficient to meet the high expenditure on railway maintenance.
“The SLR parcel fare increase in August or September this year is not [...]
The first phase in the construction of the Matara-Kataragama railway line will be accelerated. It is to be completed in three phases.
The 27 kilometre stretch from Matara to Beliatta will be completed in the first phase. It is estimated to cost 60 Million rupees. The State Engineering Corporation has already started the construction work on [...]
It is a well-known fact that the Ruhunu Kumari express train that travels from Maradana to Matara in the afternoon is fully packed within seconds.
Last Friday it took only about ten seconds for the train to be filled.
Even going half an hour before the trains arrival, I could not manage to get a seat and [...]
The recently purchased Chinese railway carriages appear to be running more into trouble than running on the tracks with questions being asked about their suitability for our country. One of the main issues among a range of technical problems is the gap between the carriages and the platform making it difficult for passengers to board [...]
The commuters of coast line railway have welcomed and thanked the Minister of Transport including the officials of the Railway for importing new compartments from China to provide better transport facilities.
With the operation of new compartments attached to “Ruhunu Kumari” the Department of Railways should ensure the safety of the new compartments by re-appointing of [...]
The Government has taken steps to purchase three railway engines through the Institute of Ceylon Petroleum Stores Terminal Limited (CPSTL) and hand these over to the Department of Railways to streamline fuel transport.
Addressing the weekly press briefing, Information and Media Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said Cabinet has granted approval for the memorandum submitted by Transport [...]
The Petroleum Corporation has decided to reconsolidate the position of fuel transport by purchasing engines through the Institute of Ceylon Petroleum Stores Ltd., and handing them over to the Department of Railways.
Cabinet has granted approval to a memorandum submitted by Dullas Alahapperuma as the Minister of Transport to use the quotations already invited by the [...]
