Trains delayed on main line due to signal failure

Trains delayed on main line due to signal failure

February 24, 2020   07:43 am

Train services on the main line have been delayed owing to a signal failure between Alawwa and Polgahawela, the Railway Control Room said.

Train services on the main railway line had been delayed from this morning (24) as a result of this issue, it said.

It has been reported that a delay of 7-8 minutes had been observed when train travel from Polgahawela to Alawwa.

A large number of commuters including school children and people on their way to work have been greatly inconvenienced due to this.

The Railway Control Room said that measures have already been taken to rectify the situation. 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President (English)

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka's EFF (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

PUCSL requested to further increase electricity tariff by 15% for second quarter 2026 (English)

Laugfs Gas to release 30,000 cylinders daily to market during festive period (English)

Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared open under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative (English)

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm