Sagarika Train Derails Near Wadduwa, Disrupting Coastal Line Services

Re-railment work for the Sagarika train has commenced. The derailment caused severe damage to one of the two tracks on the dual line. To facilitate passenger transfers, SLTB buses are being used to transport train passengers from Panadura to the South Kalutara railway station.

The Sagarika express train, which derailed near Wadduwa, was operating from Beliatta to Maradana. While office train services continue with passenger transfers, a final decision regarding the operation of long-distance train services is still pending.

Following the derailment of the Sagarika train near Wadduwa, a few passengers sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized. The Railway Department has confirmed that office train services are not cancelled but are being managed by transferring passengers at the derailment site. However, long-distance services on the coastal line have been completely halted. Specific restrictions are in place: trains from Colombo are limited to Panadura, and trains from Matara are restricted to Kalutara. The derailment has caused significant damage to both the tracks and the train, with several rear carriages having derailed and separated. Recovery operations are currently underway.