The Department of Railways has announced that the Yal Devi express train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai will experience delays from October 7 to October 18, owing to urgent repair work on the Vavuniya–Omanthai railway line.
Accordingly, Train No. 4077 heading towards Kankesanthurai will halt at Vavuniya station for 2 hours and 40 minutes, leading to an extended travel time. Meanwhile, Train No. 4078 departing from Kankesanthurai will leave 30 minutes later than its usual schedule, at 11:00 a.m.
The Department further stated that passengers who wish to cancel their reservations during this period will be entitled to a full refund.
