'Podi Menike' derails near Watawala, Up-country railway services disrupted

Friday, 28 June 2024 - 18:22

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Train services along the up-country railway line have been severely disrupted following the derailment of the 'Podi Menike' train near Watawala Railway Station today (28).

The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. as the train was en route from Colombo Fort to Badulla.

According to the Nawalapitiya Railway Control Room, several wheels of the train's front engine have derailed.


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