The Ministry of Transport says the greatest damage has occurred to the up‑country railway line as a result of adverse weather. Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena, said that 12 train sets have been stranded at the Rambukkana, Polgahawela, Kurunegala, and Ganewatta railway stations alone. Issuing a statement, he further said that the Bujgamuwa bridge and the Yattalgoda landslide‑affected areas have been completely blocked between the Ambepussa and Alawwa railway stations. Stating that restoration work is being carried out continuously for 24 hours to reopen these sections, the Deputy Minister said that through this, the stranded trains will be able…
Adverse weather strands 12 train sets on up‑country line
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