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Upcountry Train Services Suspended Following Derailment
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Upcountry Train Services Suspended Following Derailment

October 5, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01A train from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort has derailed.
  2. 02The derailment occurred between Ihala Kotte and Kadigamuwa.
  3. 03Train services on the Upcountry Line are temporarily suspended.
  4. 04Rocks fell onto the railway track, causing the derailment.
  5. 05Sri Lanka Railways is addressing the situation.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - A train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort has derailed between Ihala Kotte and Kadigamuwa.Sri Lanka Railways Spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe said train services on the Upcountry Line have been temporarily suspended as a result.The train has derailed after rocks fell onto the railway track.

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