Trains come to a standstill between Pannipitiya and Maharagama

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The railway service on the Kelani Valley line came to a standstill this morning after a train bound to Colombo Fort from Homagama derailed between Pannipitiya and Maharagama Railway stations, the Railway Control Room said.

Therefore, the train services had been limited to Maharagama from Colombo Fort.

The train (653) left for Colombo from Homagama at 7.15 this morning.

Meanwhile, the control room announced that another two trains from Avissawella would be late due to the derailment. (Chaturanga Smarawickrama)

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Yehiya Tuesday, 27 February 2018 12:36 PM

This is very important route. Never develop last four decades.

dilukabeylk@yahoo.com Tuesday, 27 February 2018 03:13 PM

Sri Lanka the miracle of asia!

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