Train operations connecting Colombo to Kandy are scheduled to officially resume in January as rail rehabilitation efforts progress, according to Sri Lanka Railways.
General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways Raveendra Pathmapriya announced that immediate steps have also been finalized to restore rail connectivity to other key destinations, with services to Peradeniya and Gampola set to recommence starting tomorrow.
Key Developments
- Direct rail services from Colombo to Kandy are slated to reopen in January.
- Train routes serving Peradeniya and Gampola are scheduled to resume operations tomorrow.
- A total of Rs. 1 billion has been spent on construction and repair work along the affected rail section.
The extensive restoration process represents a major logistical effort, with Rs. 1 billion deployed toward construction along the impacted railway line to restore these essential transit routes.