list.lk
Puttalam Train Services Resume After Flooding Disruptions
The Pulse
GeneralEnvironmentHOTWednesday, May 13, 2026

Puttalam Train Services Resume After Flooding Disruptions

TLDR

  • Puttalam line services fully restored May 14th, 3 PM.

  • Flooding in Thiladiya area caused disruptions.

  • Colombo-Puttalam line now operating normally.

Train services on the Colombo-Puttalam railway line have been limited to Chilaw Railway Station due to sudden flooding caused by adverse weather. The Department of Railways stated that several sections of the track in the Thilladi area have been inundated, with water levels continuing to rise. This restriction is in effect for today (May 13) and tomorrow (May 14). As a result, the Puttalam office train and all other services will operate only up to Chilaw, and further updates on operations beyond Chilaw will be provided.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 May 14 · 12:31 PM

Train services on the Puttalam line have been fully restored as of 3:00 PM on May 14th, following disruptions caused by flooding in the Thiladiya area. Sri Lanka Railways confirmed that services have now returned to normal and are operating according to schedule.

Update #2\u00b7 May 14 · 11:17 AM

Train services on the Puttalam line have resumed as normal after being temporarily limited to Chilaw due to severe flooding in the Thiladiya area. The Railway Department confirmed the restoration of services.

WhatsAppPost on X

Pulse Check — How do you feel?

Sign in to vote

Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!