The night mail train which left Badulla is yet to arrive in Colombo due to the derailment of a train between Hatton and Rosalla on the upcountry line.

The night mail train was due in Colombo by 5.15 this morning. The Control Room said the train will be delayed longer than expected.

However, the derailed train is said to have been put back on track at 4.40 Saturday morning.

The Control Room further said that steps were taken to send the train to Badulla from Colombo Fort at 5.55 on Saturday morning

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