Sri Lanka has launched special transport services to facilitate public travel during the upcoming Vesak festival. The National Transport Commission and the Sri Lanka Transport Board are operating bus services from Colombo Fort to all provinces, adhering to a New Year timetable. Complementing these efforts, the Department of Railways will run special train services from May 30-31. These trains are specifically arranged to assist devotees travelling to Anuradhapura and those attending the State Vesak Festival in Matara, aiming to accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers.
The Pulse
GeneralFriday, May 29, 2026
Sri Lanka Enhances Transport for Vesak Pilgrims and Travelers
TLDR
Vesak transport operational: Trains to Anuradhapura, buses to all provinces.
Special trains run May 30-31 from Colombo Fort.
Buses from Colombo Fort serve all provinces, Vesak zones.
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Update #2\u00b7 May 30 · 4:17 AM