Special train services for Poson

June 25, 2026 at 4:12 PM

The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that special train services will operate to Anuradhapura and Mihintale to facilitate travel for devotees during the upcoming Poson Full Moon Poya.

According to the Railway Department, the additional trains will run from Saturday (27 June) to Tuesday (30 June), supplementing the regular services already in operation. 

The move is aimed at easing the travel of thousands of pilgrims expected to journey to the historic sacred sites for Poson observances. (Newswire)