‘Ella Weekend Express train’ begins on August 16
To enhance tourism and long-distance travel convenience, the Railways Department has announced the launch of a special weekend train service, the Ella Weekend Express, between Colombo and Badulla.
“The new service will commence next Saturday (16) with a 5:30 a.m. departure from Colombo Fort. The return journey will depart Badulla on Sunday (17) at 1:45 p.m., arriving back in Colombo Fort the same day,” said the Railway General Manager J.I.D. Jayasundara.
According to the GM, the service is designed to attract both local and international travelers to one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic rail routes.
