’Dunhinda Odyssey’ to be launched tomorrow

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Colombo, April 4 (Daily Mirror) - While marking 100 years since the beginning of the train service between Colombo and Badulla, the Railways Department is to launch a special train, 'Dunhinda Odyssey', tomorrow.

The train is scheduled to leave from Colombo Fort at 6.30 a.m.

After the inauguration of the train, the Dunhinda Odyssey will be reserved for passenger transport, and the fare for a ticket will be Rs. 8,000. The train consists of four cabins with 44 seats each; it also includes three second-class cabins and a third-class cabin with a canteen.

In addition to the above trains, the Railways Department has arranged for another special train to travel to Badulla on that day for the respective celebrations.

That is the train with special viewing facilities called "Calypso" without round covers. This train service too is scheduled to be inaugurated by Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena.

This calypso train is designed to enjoy the natural beauty and has entertainment features including food and music.

This trip takes about two and a half hours.

Comments - 12

Money mama Thursday, 04 April 2024 11:44 AM

5,00,0000/- Rs finish for celebration and COMMISSION. NOW BAN- DULLA. every corner. Final month expenses only 2500/- Rs.

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Sokrates Thursday, 04 April 2024 12:13 PM

It's terrible to imagine a whole journey with music playing, which is usually only the case in private buses. Plus local food, possibly rice and curry, how horrible. And since when does Sri Lanka have high-speed lines where a train from Colombo to Badulla only takes two and a half hours?

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Kevin Thursday, 04 April 2024 08:01 PM

Though it is your presumption that rice and curry is served, is rice and curry some bad food? What is good food for you?

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kondaya77 Saturday, 06 April 2024 12:27 AM

Sri Lanka has some of the best food in the world in par with Thailand for Asian cuisine.

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mnsmart Thursday, 04 April 2024 12:23 PM

2 and half hours from Colombo to Badulla? Is it a bullet train?

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PERERA NIMAL Friday, 05 April 2024 03:27 PM

Even a bullet train can't do it in 2 and half hours. Are they going to use existing tracks or make special rail tracks?

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Panini Edirisinhe Thursday, 04 April 2024 12:43 PM

Leaving Colombo Fort at 6.30 am? That was the time of an existing train to Badullla. Is this an attempt to increase fares?

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Train man Thursday, 04 April 2024 01:37 PM

What happens if it gets derailed ?

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NV Jen Thursday, 04 April 2024 02:23 PM

Whichever Odessy is run, first ensure that the ageing tracks are replaced and all the bridges are maintained properly, including the Nine Arch bridge, which I believe was never painted after the initial coat in 1920's. The majestic bridge looks pathetic now, despite being a super tourist attraction.

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Seeya Thursday, 04 April 2024 02:39 PM

Well what happened to the Ella Odyssey? Didnt it go all the way to Badulla or are they just rebranding a few compartments? Also wasnt it also running around the same time?

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DOT Thursday, 04 April 2024 09:19 PM

please looking to derailment issues before a big disaster !

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train traveller Friday, 05 April 2024 05:52 PM

Hope the rail tracks and the nine arch bridge have been well maintained since the railway was built by the British hundred years ago so that the Dunhinda Odyssey can complete the journey safely in less than half the time taken normally. As I intend taking this train to Nanuoya when I visit Sri Lanka in December.

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