Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka Railways has confirmed the cancellation of multiple upcountry train services scheduled for this morning (20) , after a train derailed close to Ihala Kotte railway station yesterday (19).

The incident has significantly affected several key morning routes travelling from Colombo Fort:

The 'Podi Menike' service to Badulla, usually departing at 5:55 a.m.

The Intercity Express to Kandy, scheduled for 7:00 a.m.

The 'Udarata Menike' to Badulla, due to leave at 8:30 a.m.

The 9:45 a.m. Express Train to Badulla.

The 10:35 a.m. train heading for Matale.

A number of inbound services to Colombo Fort have also been halted, including trains originating from Matale (4:50 a.m.), Kandy (6:15 a.m.), and Badulla (8:30 a...