A Sri Lankan express train has fatally struck an elephant despite new safety measures introduced after the same train killed 7 elephants in a previous crash.

The train accident occurred in Gallella, the same area where seven elephants were killed by a locomotive in February, the worst incident of its kind in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is coming down hard on selfies. The country's railway authorities have announced they will start arresting people taking selfies on the tracks, or in front of moving trains.

Voice 1: Last month, Sri Lanka’s wildlife and railway authorities announced a series of measures to enhance safety after a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of seven elephants.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Police say a passenger train has rammed into the back of another train in Sri Lanka, killing one person and injuring 27 others. Police spokesman Maxi Proctor s… ...

Sri Lanka Railways is in the news for neglect and shame, and an underlying reason for this state could be political in a way. ..

On Sri Lanka’s narrow, crowded and poorly maintained roads, such driving inevitably results in accidents.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s government deployed army troops at railroad stations as railway employees continued with their strike that paralyzed train services across the country for ...