Rajarata Rejini derails

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The train service on the Northern line was limited to Anuradhapura following the derailment of Rajarata Rejini express last night.

The train service would become fully operational by tomorrow evening, officials of the department said.

The Rajarata Rejini express train, which left from Matara to Vavuniya has derailed in the Kulakkada area between the Medagama and Medawachchiya Railway Stations last night creating a heavy damage to the track.

Many compartments had also been damaged, officials said. According to the Railways Department no injuries had been reported. Pix by Athula Bandara

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Sunil Wednesday, 15 November 2017 05:10 PM

Thank God no one was injured. Even a cursory glance at these photographs will tell you how well these tracks are maintained.

MSD Thursday, 16 November 2017 08:09 AM

Not just poorly maintained track, these rolling stock is really, really, really old and not a all suitable for passenger transport. Railway needs new rolling stock urgently. Minister of transport is in slumber.

miri Thursday, 16 November 2017 08:40 AM

No maintenance, thats what causes to this derailment. Thank God No one is Injured.

Constitution Change Thursday, 16 November 2017 09:11 AM

See old wood(silbara kota) it is in very bad condition and should replaced by concrete lines. Medawachchiya is in north central province.This is done by Provincial council or Central Govt.(CGR) No powers to Provinces. Why Constitution Change is necessary? No one to see northern and eastern side of this country.

ANTON Thursday, 16 November 2017 02:57 PM

SAME THING HAPPENED TO OUR GEETHA KUMAARI ALSO.

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