The train services along the upcountry route that was hampered as a result of derailment in Watagoda, has been restored.

The Railways control room said that measures were taken at around 7.45 on Tuesday morning to attend to the derailment that was reported.

As a result of  the  incident, which occurred last night, the night mail trains operations were restricted up to Nanu Oya and Hatton.

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