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| name = Sri Lanka Railways | native_name = ශ්රී ලංකා දුම්රිය සේවය (Sinhala) இலங்கை புகையிரத சேவை(Tamil) | logo = | type = Government-owned corporation | industry = Rail transport | foundation = {{Start date and age|1858}} | location = Colombo, Sri Lanka | key_people = Dilantha Fernando , General Manager[1] | revenue = LKR 6.62 billion (2016)[2] | operating_income = | net_income = LKR 5.37 billion (2016)[2] | num_employees = About 14,400[3] | homepage = {{URL|railway.gov.lk}} | module ={{Infobox rail |image = |image_caption = Rail map of Sri Lanka |marks = SLR |predecessor_line = |successor_line = |gauge = {{Track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} |length = 1,508 km (track length) |electrification = 0 km }} }} The Sri Lanka Railway Department (more commonly known as Sri Lanka Railways (SLR)) (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා දුම්රිය සේවය Śrī Laṃkā Dumriya Sēvaya; Tamil: இலங்கை புகையிரத சேவை) is Sri Lanka's railway owner and primary operator. As part of the Sri Lankan government, it is overseen by the Ministry of Transport. Founded in 1858 as the Ceylon Government Railway, it operates the nation's rail and links the capital, Colombo, with other population centres and tourist destinations. The Sri Lankan rail network is {{convert|1,508|km|mi|abbr=on}} of {{RailGauge|5ft6in}} broad gauge. Some of its routes are scenic, with the Main Line passing (or crossing) waterfalls, mountains, tea estates, pine forests, bridges and peak stations. HistoryBeginningsThe rail network was introduced by the British colonial government in 1864. The main reason for building a railway system in Ceylon was to transport tea and coffee from the hill country to Colombo. The service began with a {{convert|54|km|adj=on}} main line connecting Colombo and Ambepussa.[4] Guilford Lindsey Molesworth, the first chief engineer, became director general of the government railway. Many Ceylonese people referred to the trains as (Sinhala:අගුරු කකා වතුර බිබී කොළඹ දුවන යකඩ යකා) Anguru Kaka Wathura Bibi Colaba Duwana Yakada Yaka[5] ("coal-eating, water-drinking, sprinting to Colombo, metal devils"). Extensions were made to the main line in 1867, 1874, 1885, 1894 and 1924, extending it to Kandy, Nawalapitiya, Nanu Oya, Bandarawela and Badulla.[6] Other lines were added to the Ceylon Railway System during its first century, including an 1880 line to Matale, the 1895 Coast Railway Line, the 1905 Northern Line, the 1914 Mannar Line, the 1919 Kelani Valley Line, the 1926 Puttalam Line and the 1928 Railway Line to Batticaloa and Trincomalee. For more than 80 years afterwards,[7] no major extensions were added to the Ceylonese rail network. {{anchor|Golden era}}Golden ageThe golden age of Ceylon Railways was from 1955 to 1970 under the management of B. D. Rampala, chief mechanical engineer and later general manager of the Ceylon Government Railway.[5] Emphasising punctuality and comfort, Rampala led upgrades to major railway stations outside Colombo and the rebuilding of track in the Eastern Province to facilitate heavier, faster trains. He introduced express trains (many of which had iconic names), and ensured that Ceylon's rail system was up-to-date and offered greater comfort to its passengers.[5][8] Until 1953, Ceylon's railways used steam locomotives. During its golden age, they changed to diesel locomotives under Rampala's leadership;[8] several types of diesel locomotives were added to the fleet. DeclineDuring the late 20th century, the railway began to decline; for three decades, it was neglected and poorly run.[9] The Sri Lankan economy had shifted its focus from plantation agriculture to industry, and its road network grew. With the increase in lorries and highways (a faster means of transporting goods) the amount of goods transported by rail declined, and the railways experienced heavy losses. SLR failed to adopt technological innovations seen in other railways abroad, and problems with travel time, reliability and comfort caused it to lose much of its passenger market share. By 2011, it had a seven-percent share of the market.[5] RebirthThe government began a 10-year Railway Development Strategy to return the network to satisfactory condition in the early 2010s, ordering new DMUs to replace current trains.[5][9][10] The southern line, which was damaged in the 2004 tsunami, was upgraded from 2010 to 2012. Its track was upgraded to handle train speeds of {{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.[11] The northern line, affected by almost three decades of war, is being rebuilt; in 2015, it was restored to Jaffna and Kankesanturai at pre-war levels.[12] The southern line is being extended from Matara to Kataragama to serve the developing city of Hambantota.[7] In 2015, track construction to Beliaththa was seriously delayed. In 2011, Sri Lanka Railways began partnerships with ExpoRail and Rajadhani Express for premium service on major routes.[13][14] {{anchor|Rolling Stock}}Rolling stock{{main|Locomotives of Sri Lanka Railways}}Sri Lanka Railways' locomotives are primarily diesel. Steam locomotives, in regular service until the 1950s, are used only on heritage trains such as the Viceroy Special.[8][15] The first locomotives pulled trains during the 1860s on the original 54-km main line connecting Colombo and Ambepussa.[4] Sri Lanka Railways converted to diesel locomotives in 1953,[8] and several types of diesel locomotives were added to the fleet. Although Sri Lanka did not have commercially-operating electric locomotives or trainsets in 2011, electrification has been proposed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.[27] Most passenger coaches are from the Romanian Astra Rail Industries[16][17] or the Chinese CSR Corporation. On most lines, service is being upgraded with new, long-haul diesel multiple units from CSR Corporation and India's RITES.[9][10][18] {{anchor|Services}}ServiceSri Lanka Railways operates intercity service connecting major population centres and commuter rail, serving Colombo commuters.[19] The railway also transports freight. Most intercity trains have a number of classes:[20]
Commuter trains serve the busiest portions of the railways in Colombo and its suburbs.[21] Most commuter trains are diesel multiple units and lack the three-class configuration of intercity service.[19] Commuter trains, which alleviate rush-hour congestion on city roads, can be crowded. Electrification of the commuter-rail network has been proposed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.[22] {{anchor|Hierarchy of trains}}Train types
Routes and major services{{main|List of named passenger trains of Sri Lanka}}SLR divides its network into three operating regions, based in Colombo Maradana, Nawalapitya and Anuradhapura.[23] Nine lines make up the railway network. Several services were named during the 1950s.
IssuesFinancesSri Lanka Railways regularly incurs large financial losses[24] and has not made a profit since 1943. In May 2007 the railway earned about three billion rupees, but required a state subsidy of seven billion rupees to balance its budget.[25] It addresses high operational and infrastructure costs in operating a Victorian-era network. The state has been the employer of first resort, which has caused overstaffing, and its workforce needs to be more productive.[26] The railway also needs to raise its fares.[27] In April 2012, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka urged state-owed enterprises (including SLR) to adopt market pricing to reduce reliance on government funding. The bank called for improved financial management and pricing to make the railway more financially viable.[28] Discrimination towards localsIn February 2017, Sri Lanka's Sunday Times criticized SLR for racist washroom facilities at stations. Foreigners may use clean washrooms, but Sri Lankan citizens are forced to use poorly-maintained and often-unsanitary washrooms. Signage clearly distinguish "foreigners' toilets" from other facilities. According to the Sunday Times article, foreigners' facilities were at the Colombo Fort, Mount Lavinia, Badulla, Hikkaduwa and Panadura stations. Transport Ministry secretary Nihal Somaweera said that foreign-tourist toilets were upgraded with funding from the Tourism Ministry. The article described the mindset of SLR's leadership as a legacy of the colonial era.[29] {{anchor|Infrastructure limitations}}InfrastructureSri Lanka Railways has Victorian-era infrastructure and aging equipment. Substantial money is spent on rehabilitating poorly-maintained assets, as opposed to regular maintenance. Rolling-stock capacity has declined, reducing system quality.[24] Since 2007, the railway has ordered new rolling stock to alleviate the shortage.[30] {{anchor|Transport Integration}}Transport integrationSri Lanka Railways has not integrated its services with other modes of transport. Unlike other transport systems, Sri Lanka does not streamline ticketing between road and rail passenger transport or provide thorough documentation for road and rail freight service. Buses do not provide dedicated feeder-bus services to the railways, resulting in the isolation of commuter rail from buses and reduced efficiency.[24][31] Integration of a road-and-rail transport system would reduce traffic and reduce the cost of transportation. It would encourage the use of public transport and might aid the creation of car-free zones.[31] Accidents{{main|List of rail accidents in Sri Lanka}}
A number of other accidents have occurred, including collisions with elephants in the north-central region. Other accidents occur at unsecured level crossings with road traffic. Of Sri Lanka's 1,684 crossings, only 527 are secure. In an attempt to prevent collisions, SLR has begun installing a GPS-based train-protection system. The system will warn drivers of a possible collision in time to avoid it.[35][36] Cultural impactSri Lanka Railways has become part of popular culture, with references in books and TV shows. A band, Neville Fernando & Los Caballeros, performed a song entitled "Samuduru Devi" during the 1960s about the passenger train. The railway influences how suburban living is perceived,{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} The rail lines in the hill country are promoted to tourists. See also{{Portal|Sri Lanka Railways}}{{Div col|colwidth=20em}}
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