The Yal Devi Express train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) will resume operations tomorrow, May 11, 2026. Sri Lanka Railways announced the resumption, which will see the train depart from Colombo Fort to KKS on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The return journey from KKS to Colombo Fort will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The train now features four air-conditioned first-class compartments, and passengers can reserve tickets through the official Sri Lanka Railways website or at designated railway stations.
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Yal Devi Train Service to Kankesanthurai to Resume Tomorrow
TLDR
Yal Devi train service to KKS resumes tomorrow, May 11.
Operates Mon, Wed, Fri Colombo-KKS; Tue, Thu, Sun KKS-Colombo.
Features four air-conditioned first-class compartments.