According to reports, an engine attached to the daily express train operating from Maradana to Hikkaduwa derailed in Maradana on Sunday evening (24 May).

• The incident occurred when the engine was moving from the railway yard towards coaches stationed at Maradana Railway Station. The derailment took place near the Maradana bridge.
• As a result, one rail track between Maradana and Colombo Fort was blocked.
• The Sri Lanka Railways stated that workers have been deployed to the site and are engaging in restoring normal train operations and clearing the affected track.