Sri Lanka: Rail disruptions occurring along Coastal Line in Colombo as of late June 26

As of late June 26, rail disruptions are occurring along the Coastal Line in Colombo following a train breakdown near Kompannavidiya railway station. Emerging reports indicate a technical failure triggered the breakdown at around 15:50. Officials have not immediately indicated when rail services would normalize and are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

Passenger and freight train service cancellations and delays are likely and could impact services on other lines. An increased security presence is likely near the incident site. Associated lingering disruptions are possible.