16 April 2024 02:43 pm
He said an investigation into the incident was held and the final decision on the service of the driver will be taken after the report is received.
The train, which was scheduled to depart for Chillaw, crashed on to platform No. 1 of the Colombo Fort Railway Station when commencing its journey from Colombo Fort to Chilaw at 2:35 p.m. yesterday.
No injuries were reported as a result of the accident, although the front part of the train and a section of the platform were damaged.