It’s a busy day at the Ambalangoda train station. The No. 50 Matara Express, meaning Queen of the Sea, has just pulled up to the platform fully loaded with passengers. The eight-carriage train ...

Background The history of Sri Lankan Railways dates back to the colonial era, with the establishment of the first railway ...

Train Controller Nihal Fernandez said the jeep driven by Mr. Sharma was hit by the Matara-bound train at the crossing near the Villa Ocean View to which they were heading. He said villagers living ...