To be the most sought after land transport provider in Sri Lanka providing unsurpassed value to our stakeholders.

“Provision of a safe, reliable and punctual rail transport service for both passenger and freight traffic, economically and efficiently”

The Railway was initially built to transport coffee and tea from the hill country to Colombo for export and goods were for many years the main source of income. With time and population growth, however, passenger traffic increased and in the 1960’s overtook freight as the main source of business. The Railway is now primarily engaged in the transport of passengers, especially commuters to and from Colombo, offering a vital service and reducing road congestion.