Train operations along the Upcountry Railway Line have been temporarily suspended between Rambukkana and Peradeniya following a train derailment between Ihalakotte and Kadigamuwa.
Sri Lanka Railways Spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe reported that the incident involved a train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort. The derailment was caused by rocks falling onto the railway tracks following heavy rains in the region.
Key Developments
- Train services temporarily halted between Rambukkana and Peradeniya on the Upcountry Railway Line.
- The derailment occurred between Ihalakotte and Kadigamuwa after heavy rains triggered rockfall onto the tracks.
- The affected train was bound for Colombo Fort from Peradeniya.
- Re-railing operations by the Railway Department have commenced to clear the route.
The Railway Department confirmed that re-railing operations have already commenced to restore regular train services along the affected stretch of the line.