26 Apr 2023 | 12:12 PM UTC
Sri Lanka: Train derails at Colombo's Maradana Railway Station, April 26
Train derailment at Maradana Railway Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 26. Rail service disruptions likely.
Event
A train derailed at platform 8 at Maradana Railway Station in Colombo on April 26. There are no reports of casualties. The cause of the derailment is unclear.
Heightened security is likely near the derailment site until clearance operations end. Disruptions to passenger and freight services are also likely.
Advice
Confirm rail schedules and allow additional time for shipments if disruptions are prolonged. Make alternative arrangements for time-sensitive freight and passenger transport. Follow all security personnel instructions near the derailment location.
