Train services restored on Upcountry Line following landslide
Executive Intelligence Dispatch
Train services were restored on the Upcountry Line after a landslide caused a temporary disruption, with normal operations resuming at 11:15 a.m.
Key Facts & Findings
- —A landslide occurred near the 162/54 milepost between Bandarawela and Heel Oya
- —Train services were restricted to the Nanu Oya–Bandarawela section
- —Railway maintenance workers cleared debris from the tracks
“Railway authorities confirmed the restoration of train services”
The restoration of train services on the Upcountry Line is a positive development for commuters and the economy, which relies heavily on the railway network.
The Railways Department will continue to monitor the line for any further disruptions and ensure the safe operation of trains
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