Special train from Kandy to Ella launched

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The Sri Lanka Railways on Saturday commenced a special train for local and foreign tourists from Kandy to Ella.The train will depart Kandy at 7:00 AM and reach the Demodara Railway Station at 2:20 PM on a daily basis. The return journey will commence at 3:40 PM from the Demodara Station and reach Kandy at 9:35 PM.

The train is named “Ella ODESSEY” and comprised with 176 air conditioned first class seats, 144 second class seats and a restaurant.

The train will stops at stations with tourist attraction locations such as St. Clair’s water falls, Grate Western station, Elgin Fall, Summit, Tunnel no 18, Idalgashinna station. 7 Arch Bridge, Demodara Tunnel and bridge. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

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Arnold Sunday, 06 March 2022 01:09 PM

What is the guarantee the train will not stop half way due to no fuel?

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puk Sunday, 06 March 2022 01:25 PM

Wow, how cool. diesel electrifying. No fuel for dhal transportation. No AC means it is classless ordinay:thank you.

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cineha Sunday, 06 March 2022 01:30 PM

Commercial viability of starting this from Kandy rather than from Colombo is to be seen in the future.

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Anthony Sunday, 06 March 2022 01:59 PM

good things should be appreciated

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Sunday, 06 March 2022 02:31 PM

This is a good move. But attract foreigners relaxing covid restrictions.

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Tilak Siyambalapitiya Sunday, 06 March 2022 02:39 PM

Happy that such a service is launched, and sad about people who commented ahead. Who said it has no AC? When did you last travel on a Sri Lankan special or express train? Do you know 1st class is as good as any train in the world, except for speed? Why do you say it is not commercially viable? Have you at least observed the number of tourists waiting in Kandy to get into upcountry trains, but end up travelling 3rd class as reservations are difficult owing to limited capacity?

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Cheers Sunday, 06 March 2022 02:48 PM

Fantastic work hopefully will maintain properly

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Andrew Sunday, 06 March 2022 03:45 PM

Have you seen the prices? Lowest ticket is 1000 highest 5000. HAHAHA, oh my aching sides. Tourist rip off.

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victim Sunday, 06 March 2022 10:07 PM

Government must employ at least English speaking staff and must give a chance to tamils and musliMs too.

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Ravini Monday, 07 March 2022 07:44 AM

Good. Also improve frequency of trains for regular commuters

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