Eastbound Train Services Back on Track After Cyclone

Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of several train services, including Night Mail services to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah.

Accordingly, the Night Mail train between Colombo Fort and Trincomalee will resume operations from January 20. The Pulathisi Intercity Express operating between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa will also recommence daily services from the same date.

Sri Lanka Railways further stated that the Udaya Devi train service will be reinstated in line with a revised operating schedule following the easing of disaster conditions.

Meanwhile, repair work on the Northern Railway Line, which sustained damage due to the cyclone, is scheduled to begin on January 19 with financial assistance from the Government of India.

Due to the ongoing reconstruction work, train services will be restricted to the Colombo Fort–Mahawa section until further notice.

Sri Lanka Railways said details regarding the full resumption of services will be announced once repair work is completed.