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ExpoRail is a train service provider in Sri Lanka. ExpoRail provides premium services on several routes in Sri Lanka, in partnership with Sri Lanka Railways. Although it does not yet operate its own trains for scheduled services, it operates carriages that are attached to trains operated by Sri Lanka Railways. ExpoRail also offers charter services, where entire trains are composed of its own carriages.
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- Overview
- History
- Services
- Rolling Stock
- Livery
- References
In February 2012, Lanka Business Today noted that ExpoRail is the fastest growing luxury train service provider in Sri Lanka.
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Overview
Although ExpoRail carriages are attached to Sri Lanka Railways-operated trains, ExpoRail provides on-board services and markets it as a separate operation. The service is aimed at middle and upper middle-income and tourist markets.
Sri Lanka Railways generates revenue by charging ExpoRail a standard first-class fare per seat. ExpoRail charges an additional premium on its passengers to provide its services.
History
ExpoRail launched its first service on a Kandy intercity train on October 1, 2011. Transport Minister Kumar Welgama and Deputy Minister Rohana Dissanayake were present at the launch. On the same day, a competing service was launched by Blue Line Company, the Rajadhani Express.
On December 10, 2011, it added Badulla services and began services to Vavuniya on January 31, 2012. As of February 2012, it is the fastest growing luxury train service provider in Sri Lanka.
In ExpoRail's first year of service, 44,500 passengers had travelled on their services.
Services
ExpoRail serves four routes, on three major rail lines in Sri Lanka. Over 60 destinations are served. ExpoRail also provides charter trains.
Rolling Stock
ExpoRail uses Romanian-built ASTRA passenger coaches which are 30 years old. Imported by Sri Lanka Railways in the 1980, they were refurbished with state-of-the-art interiors in 2011-2012.
During the refurbishment, the carriages were fitted with air-conditioning. They were also given carpeting, first-class toilet facilities, Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, and side racks to store passenger luggage. Sri Lankan architectural firm KWA Architects prepared the interior designs.
Livery
Each ExpoRail carriage has a unique livery. The liveries used are typically brightly coloured. Local advertising agency, Trumps Solutions, was responsible for the livery designs.