General23 February 2018

Train services on coastal line returns to normal

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A train plying from Aluthgama to Colombo Fort stalled in Beruwela early this morning (Feb. 23) following a mechanical issue.

Following this most of the trains on the coastal line were delayed.

Authorities say that the services have been normalized now.

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