15 November 2017 04:29 pm Views - 9188
The train service on the Northern line was limited to Anuradhapura following the derailment of Rajarata Rejini express last night.
The train service would become fully operational by tomorrow evening, officials of the department said.
The Rajarata Rejini express train, which left from Matara to Vavuniya has derailed in the Kulakkada area between the Medagama and Medawachchiya Railway Stations last night creating a heavy damage to the track.
Many compartments had also been damaged, officials said. According to the Railways Department no injuries had been reported. Pix by Athula Bandara