Trains delayed on coastal and main lines after derailment

Trains delayed on coastal and main lines after derailment

August 18, 2025   09:40 am

A train traveling from Galle to Colombo derailed this morning (18) between Maradana and Colombo Fort railway stations, causing significant delays on both the main and coastal railway lines, according to Sri Lanka Railways.

The derailment involved train No. 8327, which was operating on the Galle–Maradana route.

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