The section of railway between Kandy and Peradeniya affected by ground subsidence has been repaired and services restored, the Railway Department announced.
The Podi Menike train from Colombo Fort to Badulla was operated at 5.55 a.m. today (June 12) to assess safety, successfully passing the repaired section around 9 a.m. and reaching Kandy without issue.
However, the authorities stated that trains will continue to run at reduced speeds in the affected area.
This subsidence was attributed to recent heavy rainfall in Kandy.
