Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Express Train and the Ella Odyssey tourist train, as well as special trains for school students. 

According to the Railway Department, the Pulathisi Intercity train service will resume operations from January 9, 2026. 

It will run every Friday from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa, and every Sunday from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort. Plans are in place to increase the number of train compartments in response to passenger demand.

Train operations:

• Train No. 6075 departs Colombo Fort at 12:45 pm and arrives in Batticaloa at 8:07 pm.
• Train No. 6076 departs Batticaloa at 4:00 pm and arrives in Colombo Fort at 11:30 pm.

Meanwhile, the Ella Odyssey tourist train will resume operations from January 7, 2026. 

Sri Lanka Railways states that the above train services have been introduced to meet the increased demand from the public. (Newswire)

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Train services were affected today due to workers at the Dematagoda Yard withdrawing from duties due to the authorities’ inaction over a missing worker. 

The workers at the Dematagoda Yard have reportedly withdrawn from duties due to their lack of satisfaction with the investigation into the missing person. 

According to the Railway Department, several train services from Colombo- Fort had been delayed or cancelled as a result.

The department further said that the Podi Menike and Badulla Odyssey which were to commence their journeys this morning were unable to operate. 

The Railway Department has warned that several more train services may be delayed or cancelled due to the current situation. (Newswire)

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