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Udaya Devi (Sinhala: උදය දේවි, Princess/Queen of the Rise/Morning) is an Express train that runs between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa in Sri Lanka.

The Udaya Devi is one of three trains that runs between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa.The other trains are Pulathisi Intercity train and Night mail train that runs between Colombo and Batticaloa.[1] Batticaloa-bound train departs from Colombo at 6.05 a.m. while Colombo-bound train departs from Batticaloa at 6:00 a.m.[2]

Stops[edit]

There are 34 stops when going to Colombo, While there is 35 stops going to Batticaloa.

The Udaya Devi makes a longer stop at Maho Junction compared to other stations. This extended stop is necessary for the recoupling of the engine, which moves from the front of the train to the back. Following this, the train reverses direction and continues its journey all the way to Colombo or Batticaloa.

Udaya Devi also makes an extended stop at Galoya Junction aswell, this is due to the fact that some passengers can get the connecting train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee.

It also makes another extended stop at Kalawewa to let the incoming/outbound train pass to Colombo or Batticaloa

Colombo Fort to Batticaloa Train Stops[edit]

Below is the timetable for the outbound service to Batticaloa. (Please note that the following table may contain inaccurate information. We advise arriving at your stop at least an hour prior to departure to ensure you are not late).

STATION ARRIVAL TIME DEPARTURE TIME STOP TIME
Colombo Fort 06:05
Maradana 06:09 06:10 1 minute
Ragama 06:26 06:27 1 minute
Gampaha 06:38 06:39 1 minute
Veyangoda 06:49 06:50 1 minute
Mirigama 07:01 07:02 1 minute
Polgahawela 07:24 07:26 2 minutes
Pothuhera 07:44 07:45 1 minute
Kurunegala 07:56 07:57 1 minute
Muththettugala 08:00 08:01 1 minute
Wellawa 08:10 08:11 1 minute
Ganewatte 08:25 08:29 4 minutes
Nagollagama 08:43 08:44 1 minute
Maho 08:55 09:15 20 minutes
Konwewa 09:31 09:32 1 minute
Moragollagama 09:48 09:49 1 minute
Siyalangamuwa 09:56 09:57 1 minute
Avukana 10:11 10:12 1 minute
Kalawewa 10:18 10:32 14 minutes
Kekirawa 10:46 10:47 1 minute
Horiwila 11:02 11:03 1 minute
Palugaswewa 11:08 11:09 1 minute
Habarana 11:18 11:19 1 minute
Galoya Junction 11:40 11:45 5 minutes
Hingurakgoda 12:07 12:08 1 minute
Polonnaruwa 12:28 12:30 2 minutes
Manampitiya 12:43 12:44 1 minute
Sevanapitiya 12:55 12:56 1 minute
Welikanda 13:07 13:08 1 minute
Redeethenna 13:22 13:23 1 minute
Punani 13:32 13:33 1 minute
Valachchenei 13:56 13:57 1 minute
Eravur 14:21 14:23 2 minutes
Batticaloa 14:45

Batticaloa to Colombo Fort Train Stops[edit]

Below is the timetable for the inbound service from Batticaloa. (Please note that the following table may contain inaccurate information. We advise arriving at your stop at least an hour prior to departure to ensure you are not late).

STATION ARRIVAL TIME DEPARTURE TIME STOP TIME
Batticaloa - 06:10 -
Eravur 06:27 06:39 12 minutes
Valachchenei 07:03 07:04 1 minute
Punani 07:24 07:27 3 minutes
Redeethenna 07:37 07:38 1 minute
Welikanda 07:52 07:53 1 minute
Sevanapitiya 08:04 08:05 1 minute
Manampitiya 08:16 08:17 1 minute
Polonnaruwa 08:30 08:32 2 minutes
Hingurakgoda 08:52 08:53 1 minute
Galoya Junction 09:15 09:19 4 minutes
Habarana 09:40 09:41 1 minute
Palugaswewa 09:50 09:51 1 minute
Horiwila 09:56 09:57 1 minute
Kekirawa 10:13 10:15 2 minutes
Kalawewa 10:29 10:30 1 minute
Avukana 10:36 10:37 1 minute
Siyalangamuwa 10:51 10:52 1 minute
Moragollagama 10:59 11:00 1 minute
Konwewa 11:16 11:17 1 minute
Maho 11:33 11:55 22 minutes
Nagollagama 12:06 12:07 1 minute
Ganewatte 12:22 12:23 1 minute
Wellawa 12:37 12:38 1 minute
Muththettugala 12:47 12:48 1 minute
Kurunegala 12:51 12:53 2 minutes
Pothuhera 13:07 13:21 14 minutes
Polgahawela 13:39 13:42 3 minutes
Mirigama 14:05 14:06 1 minute
Veyangoda 14:18 14:20 2 minutes
Gampaha 14:32 14:34 2 minutes
Ragama 14:46 14:48 2 minutes
Maradana 15:06 * *
Colombo Fort 15:15 -

Services[edit]

This train offers two classes.

  • Second class is more comfortable than the third class, But it is more expensive and provides better facilities than Third class.
  • Third class typically gets very crowded with commuters, And only provides basic facilities..[1][2]
  • At times, buffet cars are included on the trains, and at other times, they are not. When they are available, passengers have the opportunity to buy snacks and beverages from the canteen onboard the buffet cars. However, when buffet cars are not present, vendors take advantage of the situation by boarding the train to sell snacks, beverages, and other items.

Route[edit]

Udaya Devi passing through paddy fields, near Pothuhera

The Udaya Devi runs on the Main line to Polgahawela Junction, then turns to the Northern line and then from Maho Junction, it runs the entire Batticaloa line.

Rolling Stock[edit]

The service runs by M2 or M6 locomotives pulling the newer Tantri-built Romanian cars.[2]

On August 13th, 2022, there was an ongoing trial to use Indian-built ICF coaches. The trial was ongoing. However, if successful, it would continue to run with ICF coaches.

As of April 9th, 2024, it appears that the ongoing trial to use Indian-built ICF coaches for the Udaya Devi train has proven unsuccessful, as the train continues to run with refurbished Tantri compartments, rather than the anticipated switch to ICF coaches following the trial's outcome.

The reason for the lack of use of ICF coaches (excluding S13 DMU sets) on the Batticoloa lines is due to the weight of the compartments being greater than the track can handle. However, the Northern line continues to use ICF coaches and S13 and S12 sets due to the upgraded track, which allows for a smoother ride and higher speed.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "malindaprasad.com".
  2. ^ a b c "seat61.com".

https://slrailwayforum.com/udaya-devi-express-train/

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