Samudra Devi Express Train Derails in Sri Lanka, Exposing Human Costs Amid Development Ambitions

Sri Lanka's Development Ambitions Hit Snag as Railway Derailment Exposes Human Costs

A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Sri Lanka, as the Samudra Devi Express Train derailed on the rail line between Colombo Fort and Maradana, leaving several passengers injured and hundreds stranded. The derailment comes at a time when the country is preparing to embark on a major infrastructure project, the construction of the Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway.