Srilanka Government

Sri Lanka Railways

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

Message of Greetings from the GMR

 

 

Train Restrictions and Kotta Road Crossing Closure

   

Resumption of train services on the Puttalam line between Colombo Fort and Chilaw, effective from December 29, 2025.

 

 

ADDITION OF EXTRA TRAIN SERVICES

In view of the Christmas festival, school holidays, and the extended year-end vacation, it has been planned to operate additional train services as follows:

  • On 24/12/2025 at 3.00 p.m., a special express train is scheduled to operate from Maradana to Matara. This special train is scheduled to depart from Matara Railway Station on 29/12/2025 at 5.00 a.m. and arrive at Colombo Fort at 8.30 a.m..
  • The Colombo Fort – Kankesanthurai Intercity Train is scheduled to operate on 25/12/2025 and 28/12/2025(This train consists of 9 first-class air-conditioned coaches.)
   

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