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 to resume operations.
“We extend our gratitude to all railway staff who dedicate themselves day and night to this duty, and to the Sri Lanka Army for their contribution to disaster management.
According to Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena, trains halted at stations due to the inability to operate because of the weather are as follows;
- Rambukkana
- 1531‑S‑11 Double set
- 1537‑S‑8 Double set
- 1512‑Single power set
- 1527‑Single power set
- 1518‑Single power set
- Polgahawela
- 1507‑Single power set
- 1526‑S‑10 Double set
- 1535‑Indian coaches with engine
- 1528‑Single power set
- Ganewatta
- 4856‑S‑10 Double set
- Kurunegala
- 4089‑Indian coaches with engine
- 4859‑S‑11 Single (Newswire)