Derailment causes delays on Kelani Valley line

September 18, 2019 07:36 am

A Colombo-bound train from Avissawella has derailed at Puwakpitiya this morning (18), says Ada Derana reporter.

The trains commuting on the Kelani Valley have been delayed owing to the incident.

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