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

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

Colombo Fort to Batticaloa Train Stops

Batticaloa to Colombo Fort Train Stops

Services

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]

Route

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

(Currently, as of August 13th, 2022. There is an ongoing trial to use Indian Built ICF coaches. The trail is on-going. However, If successful, it will continue to run with ICF coaches)

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

References

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