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Kadigamuwa embankment collapses again, disrupting rail services
Train services have been halted at Rambukkana following another structural failure at the Kadigamuwa embankment. The repeated collapse has raised fresh concerns about infrastructure stability on the railway corridor.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A section of the Kadigamuwa embankment collapsed for the second time, forcing authorities to suspend train operations at Rambukkana station as emergency response teams assessed the damage and cleared the tracks.
The recurrent nature of the failure has triggered alarm among transport officials and commuters who rely on the railway line. Structural engineers have been called to investigate the underlying causes of the repeated collapses and determine whether temporary or permanent remedial measures are required.
No immediate details were available regarding casualties or the duration of the service suspension. Railway authorities said contingency arrangements were being explored to minimise disruption to passenger and freight services.
The incident underscores ongoing maintenance challenges affecting Sri Lanka's railway infrastructure, with several sections requiring urgent rehabilitation. Officials have indicated that a comprehensive assessment of embankment stability will be conducted along the affected corridor to prevent similar incidents.