Train travel along the upcountry rail roads has been hampered due to an earthslip and the rolling down of rocks between the Ohiya and Idalgashinna.

The Railway Control Room stated that train services from Badulla to Colombo have been cancelled due this situation.

Furthermore, the control room stated that the train travelling from Colombo to Badulla today, may be delayed at the Nanu Oya railway station.

The night mail train which left from Colombo to Badulla has been halted between Badulla and Bandarawela. The Additional General Manager said, steps have been taken to transport passengers by bus to Badulla.

• ‘Kadathurawa’ – Booklet with creations by Visually Impaired Authors presented to PM
• 188 Vaccination Centers Open on Saturday (16)
• Green Agriculture Presidential Task Force appointed
• (VIDEO) Reckless driving kills two in Delgoda Fatal Crash
• Proposed hydro power plant project threatens World Heritage Site