Intercity train service

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) will commence a 12-day special intercity train service from Colombo to Bandarawela during the forthcoming school vacation and the Christmas season commencing from December 11 (Saturday).

The special upcountry intercity train service which commences on the directive of Transport Minister Kumara Welgama will run from December 11 to 31 and stops at Peradeniya, Gampola, Nawalapitiya, Hatton, Talawakele, Nanuoya, Ambewela, Ohiya, Haputale and Diyatalawa railway stations.

The train leaves Colombo Fort Station at 6.40 am each day and reach Bandarawela at 4.10 pm, while the same train will return from Bandarwela the following day at 6.40 am.