Derailment on coastal line

A train traveling from Matara to Colombo had derailed between Beruwala and Maggona this evening, the Railway Control Room said.

It said following the derailment of train No 51, railway services in the coastal line had now been restricted up to Kalutara.

“Only the engine had derailed but train services from Colombo are now restricted up to Kalutara,” the Control Room said. (Chauranga Pradeep)



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