Sri Lanka Railways announced the operation of special train services from today (05) until the 10th to accommodate devotees visiting the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple to pay obeisance to the Sacred Sarvagna Relics from India.
These services will run in addition to the existing schedule, connecting Avissawella, Rambukkana, and Aluthgama with Colombo.
According to the official media release, the schedule for these special daily services is as follows:
Route | Departure Time | Return Departure |
Avissawella to Colombo Fort | 7:15 AM | 1:00 PM (from Colombo Fort) |
Rambukkana to Colombo Fort | 6:30 PM | 1:00 AM (from Colombo Fort) |
Aluthgama to Maradana | 7:10 PM | 2:00 AM (from Maradana) |
The railway department confirmed that these additional trips aim to ease transportation for the large crowds expected during the week-long exposition.
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