In a remarkable achievement for railway infrastructure, Assam and the Northeast have seen an addition of 1,824 km of new railway tracks since 2014, surpassing the total railway network of Sri Lanka.

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With Jules Verne reporting a sharp rise in Sri Lanka bookings, our writer gives a taste of what to expect on the operator’s ...

Whether they're hair-raisingly fast, crossing spine-tingling bridges and viaducts or appearing to dangle in air, these trains offer rides that are anything but relaxing.

A video circulating on social media shows Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake travelling as an ordinary passenger, with commuters raising concerns about various issues affecting the train service.

Rail services likely to begin on January 26. The track has 38 tunnels, 927 bridges, including the world’s highest rail arch bridge over Chenab. The first successful trial run of much-anticipated ...

Sri Lanka’s reputation in the tourism sector, as well as the government’s initiative to enhance the image of the country, have had a jolt due to a scam surrounding online booking of railway tickets.