A passenger train operating between Hikkaduwa and Maradana experienced mechanical problems at multiple stops, leading to service disruptions on the route.

A train service running between Hikkaduwa and Maradana encountered technical difficulties on Wednesday, resulting in delays for passengers. According to railway authorities, the train developed mechanical problems while stopping at Beruwala and Maggona railway stations along its route.

The technical faults prompted railway officials to investigate the issues affecting the service. The disruptions impacted the regular schedule of the Hikkaduwa–Maradana line, one of the island's key railway routes connecting the western and central regions.

Railway authorities confirmed that services were affected due to the mechanical complications but did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the technical fault or the duration of delays experienced by commuters.