Sri Lanka Railways has taken steps to add special train services into operation starting today (May 9) to accommodate increased passenger demand during the long weekend and the state Vesak festival.
These special train services will operate along two major routes—between Colombo Fort and Badulla, and Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai.
According to the department, the additional services will be in operation from May 9 to May 13, providing greater convenience for holiday and festival commuters.
The special train schedule is as follows;
Special train 01: Vesak Night Special
Colombo Fort to Badulla – operates on 2025.05.09 and 13
Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 07.30 p.m.
Special train 02: Vesak Night Special
Badulla to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.09 and 13
Departure (from Badulla) at 05.50 p.m.
Special train 03: Vesak Morning Special
Colombo Fort to Badulla – operates on 2025.05.10 and 12
Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 08.55 a.m.
Special train 04: Vesak Morning Special
Badulla to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.11 and 13
Departure (from Badulla) at 07.05 a.m.
Special train no.4021: Intercity Express
Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai – operates on 2025.05.09, 12 and 13
Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 05.30 a.m.
Special train no.4022: Intercity Express
Kankesanthurai to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.09, 12 and 13
Departure (from Kankesanthurai) at 13.50 p.m.
