Special train services to Anuradhapura for 'national pichcha mal pujawa'

Colombo, July 16 (Daily Mirror) - The Railway Department has arranged several special train services from Beliatta, Colombo Fort, Hikkaduwa and Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura on July 25 and 26 to facilitate devotees travelling to the National “Pichcha Mal Pujawa” (offering of Jasmine flowers).

Accordingly, special trains will operate on several routes, including Beliatta–Colombo Fort–Anuradhapura, Hikkaduwa–Colombo Fort–Anuradhapura and Mahawa Junction–Anuradhapura, along with return journeys.

The scheduled services are as follows:

Beliatta / Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura

Special Train No. 01 – July 25

• Departs Beliatta: 4.45 a.m.
• Departs Colombo Fort: 8.20 a.m.
• Arrives Anuradhapura: 12.39 p.m.
• Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort / Beliatta

Special Train No. 02 – July 25

• Departs Anuradhapura: 10.00 p.m.
• Arrives Colombo Fort: 2.10 a.m. (July 26)
• Arrives Beliatta: 6.15 a.m. (July 26)
• Hikkaduwa / Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura

Special Train No. 03 – July 25

• Departs Hikkaduwa: 4.30 a.m.
• Departs Colombo Fort: 6.40 a.m.
• Arrives Anuradhapura: 10.40 a.m.
• Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort / Hikkaduwa

Special Train No. 04 – July 26

• Departs Anuradhapura: 6.45 a.m.
• Arrives Colombo Fort: 10.50 p.m.
• Arrives Hikkaduwa: 1.03 a.m. (July 27)
• Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura

Special Train No. 05 – July 24/25

• Departs Colombo Fort: 6.10 p.m.
• Arrives Anuradhapura: 10.52 p.m.
• Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort

Special Train No. 06 – July 25/26

• Departs Anuradhapura: 2.55 p.m.
• Arrives Colombo Fort: 7.47 a.m. (July 26)
• Mahawa Junction to Anuradhapura

Special Train No. 07 – July 25

• Departs Mahawa Junction: 8.45 a.m.
• Arrives Anuradhapura: 10.09 a.m.

Special Train No. 10 – July 26

• Departs Mahawa Junction: 12.50 p.m.
• Arrives Anuradhapura: 2.06 p.m.
• Anuradhapura to Mahawa Junction

Special Train No. 08 – July 25

• Departs Anuradhapura: 12.00 noon
• Arrives Mahawa Junction: 1.24 p.m.

Special Train No. 09 – July 26

• Departs Anuradhapura: 11.00 a.m.
• Arrives Mahawa Junction: 12.19 p.m.

The Railway Department said the additional services have been introduced to provide transport facilities for large numbers of pilgrims expected to attend the offering of Jasmine flowers in Anuradhapura. Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys according to the special train schedules.