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Special train services for long weekend and Vesak festival

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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 routesbetween 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 SpecialColombo Fort to Badulla operates on 2025.05.09 and 13Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 07.30 p.m.Special train 02: Vesak Night SpecialBadulla to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.09 and 13Departure (from Badulla) at 05.50 p.m.Special train 03: Vesak Morning SpecialColombo Fort to Badulla operates on 2025.05.10 and 12Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 08.55 a.m.Special train 04: Vesak Morning SpecialBadulla to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.11 and 13Departure (from Badulla) at 07.05 a.m.Special train no.4021: Intercity ExpressColombo Fort to Kankesanthurai operates on 2025.05.09, 12 and 13Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 05.30 a.m.Special train no.4022: Intercity ExpressKankesanthurai to Colombo Fort - operates on 2025.05.09, 12 and 13Departure (from Kankesanthurai) at 13.50 p.m.




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