In a bid to boost tourism and improve long-distance travel convenience, the Railways Department announced the launch of a special weekend train service, the Ella Weekend Express, between Colombo and Badulla. According to the department, 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. Railway General Manager J.I.D. Jayasundara said the service is aimed at attracting both local and foreign travelers to one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic rail routes. 3 1003 0 573 9 1600 Sri Lankan tycoon joins South Asia’s rich list ‘Import American vehicles duty-free’ U.S. tells Sri Lanka First 500 meters of Kadawatha-Mirigama expressway section to be completed by September Rs.15 Bn lawsuit filed by casino mogul Ravi Wijeratne over alleged contractual breach Cartoon of the Day 08-08-2025: Caption This! (In The Comments) Cartoon of the Day 07-08-2025: Caption This! (In The Comments) More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka Chichi's rocket has not disappeared, hints PM IRD reminds taxpayers of key filing deadlines Chichi’s rocket found’ – Critics left puzzled
