The Colombo bound “Samudradevi” express train from Galle was held up for more than one hour at Ambalangoda railway station last morning due to a protest staged by the passengers compelling the authorities to provide adequate facilities in the train. The protestors, most of whom were regular travellers including government servants, obstructed the railway line [...]
Named with grim irony Samudradevi, or Queen of the Sea, the train that left Colombo Fort station shortly after 6am on Sunday for its regular run to the southern city of Galle was full even by Sri Lankan standards.
As many as 1,700 passengers crammed its carriages or hung from the sides. It was a holiday [...]
A large number of motor cyclists, who attempted to cross the railway crossing at Kandegoda on the Ambalangoda-Elpitiya Road when the gates were closed for the trains to pass, were arrested by the Sgt. Susantha (58470) and PC Wipula (59566) of the Ambalangoda police and were fined on the spot.
The police were on alert to [...]
Fort Railway Station & Signal Systems to be renovated
The Fort Railway Station and the Signal Systems along the coastal railway line are to be renovated with funds made available under the Indian Credit Line facility. The agreement to this effect has already been signed between the relevant authorities and the work on these projects are [...]
