Upcountry railway services resume

December 2, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Train services between Badulla and Demodara have resumed after being disrupted by a landslide in the Uduwara 7th Milepost area.

The Department of Railways confirmed that trains operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla, as well as from Badulla to Colombo Fort, are now running according to the regular schedule.

The disruption occurred on Nov. 25, when heavy rainfall triggered a landslide that deposited a large amount of earth onto the tracks near the Uduwara 7th Milepost, halting train services entirely between Badulla and Demodara.

The incident also impacted Colombo-Badulla train operations, limiting service to Nanu Oya, Bandarawela, and Ella. (Newswire)