Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Train services along the Kelani Valley Line have been restricted to the Kosgama Railway Station, the Railway Control Room said.

The decision has been taken due to a derailment in Puwakpitiya in Avissawella, last evening (08).

The Department of Railways stated that a train travelling from Colombo to Avissawella derailed between Puwakpitiya and Avissawella railway stations last evening.

Accordingly, train services on the Kelani Valley Line have been restricted to Kosgama.

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