Tree blockages disrupt up-country railway services

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June 23, Colombo (LNW): Train services on the Up-country Line have been halted by fallen trees obstructing the tracks between Inguru Oya and Galabada railway stations since early this morning (23), reports claimed.

The Department of Railways is actively clearing the tracks to resume services.

In the meantime, the ‘Tikiri Menike’ train travelling from Nanu Oya to Colombo Fort is stationed at Hatton railway station, waiting for the tracks to be cleared.

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