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In the 1950s named trains were established on the major lines. The Yal Devi, as a named-express train, was established to connect Colombo, Jaffna, and Kankesanturai, as commissioned by B. D. Rampala, the railways' then-general manager. [1] In 1990, the Yal Devi stopped operating past Vavuniya because of the declining security condition. [4]
From Polgahawela, the Northern Railway line was opened up to Anuradhapura on 1 November 1904. The construction of the line beyond Anuradhapura, to Medawachchiya, was completed on 11 March 1905. [2] Yal Devi was operated between Colombo and Kankasanthurei via Jaffna; (temporarily only up to Jaffna) [needs update]
An express train called Yarl Devi was introduced on the northern line on 23 April 1956, cutting the journey time between Jaffna and Colombo to 7 hours. [4] [5] The service flourished and Jaffna became the second largest station in the country. [6] The Yarl Devi service was the largest revenue earner for Sri Lanka Railways. [7]
Train Halt No 01 Wadduwa Pinwatta ... Anuradhapura, New Town; Anuradhapura, ... Inuvil, Jaffna District, Northern Province; J
railway station Code District Elevation m Distance between Colombo Fort Km; Colombo Fort: FOT Colombo: 4.87 0 Maradana: MDA Colombo: 5.46 2.08 Dematagoda: DAG Colombo: 3.05
This train became very popular among Sri Lankans so the Government decided to introduce two other long-distance trains; Udarata Menike Express from Colombo to Badulla and Yarl Devi Express from Colombo to the Northern cities of Anuradhapura and Jaffna. Both Udarata Menike and Yarl Devi made their maiden journeys on 23 April 1956. Udarata Menike ...
In the mid-1950s, Sri Lanka Railways, under the leadership of B. D. Rampala, started to name major passenger services. [1]Old Udarata Menike express train The Old Yal Devi train at Kurunegala, travelling between Omanthai and Colombo Fort The Deyata Kirula ( Uttara Devi) intercity express train at Kurunegala, travelling between Kankasanthurai and Colombo Fortit will run only up to Anuradhapura ...
An express train called Yarl Devi was introduced on the Northern Line on 23 April 1956, cutting the journey time between Jaffna and Colombo to 7 hours. [3] [4] The service flourished and Jaffna became the second largest station in the country. [5] The Yarl Devi service was the largest revenue earner for Sri Lanka Railways. [6]