The Department of Railways has planned to operate a special train service starting from April 11 for the convenience of passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

The department stated that this special train service will be operated in two phases.

Accordingly, special trains will be deployed from Colombo to Badulla, Anuradhapura, Galle, Kandy, and Beliatta on April 11, 12, and 13.

The second phase will operate on April 18, 19, and 20 to provide transportation for those returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Department of Railways said.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated that 500 additional buses will be deployed from April 9 to assist those traveling to their hometowns for the festive period.

01. Special Train 01 “ New Year Night Special” – Colombo Fort to Badulla

Departs from Colombo Fort - 07.30 p.m.     

 Operates on 2025.04.11, 12, 19 and 20 

02. Special Train 01 “ New Year Night Special” – Badulla to Colombo Fort

Departs from Badulla – 05.50 p.m.                              

Operates on April 11, 12, 19 and 20 

03. Special Train 03 “ New Year Special” – Galle  to Anuradhapura

Departs from Galle   - 04.00 a.m.                                

Operates on April 12 and 13

04. Special Train 04 “ New Year Special” – Anuradhapura to Galle

Departs from Anuradhapura – 03.00 p.m.               

Operates on April 12 and 13

05. Special Train 05 “ New Year Weekend Special” – Colombo Fort to Galle

Departs from Colombo Fort – 07.20 p.m.

Operates on April 10, 11, 15 and 20

06. Special Train 06 “ New Year Weekend Special” –Galle to Colombo Fort

Departs from Galle – 06.10 a.m.

Operates on April 11, 12, 16 and 21

07. Special Train 07 “ Holiday Special” – Colombo Fort to Galle

Departs from Colombo Fort – 01.30 p.m.

Operates on April 12 and 13

08. Special Train 4021 “ Intercity Express” – Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai

Departs from Colombo Fort - 05.30 a.m. 

Operates on April 11 and 18

09. Special Train 4022 “ Intercity Express” – Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort

Departs from Kankesanturai – 01.30 p.m. 

Operates on April 11 and 18

10. Special Train 8097 “ Sagarika Holiday Special” – Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort

Departs from Beliatta - 08.25 p.m.

Operates on April 12,13,18,19 and 20