The new ‘Ella Odyssey’ special train introduced by the Railways Department for local and overseas tourists on the popular Kandy-to-Ella section of the up-country route commenced its maiden journey from Kandy Railway Station at 0945  the Railways Department informed. 

The train operates on Saturday and Sunday, departing Kandy Railway Station at 09.45 am and arriving at Demodara Railway Station at 05.22 pm.

The train then returns to Kandy from Demodara Railway Station at 06.00 pm. Saturday and Sunday.

The train has 176 reserved seats in first class, 176 reserved seats in second class and 44 reserved seats in third class which gives a total of 396 spaces for passengers. 

The one way fares are 

• first class – LKR 7,000
• second class LKR 6,000
• third class LKR 5,000

To provide the best sightseeing and photo opportunities, the trains stop for approximately 10 minutes each at the following stations / halts

• Peradeniya
• Nawalapitiya
• Hatton
• Great Western
• Nanu Oya
• Pattipola
• Ohiya
• Idalgassinna
• Haputale
• Bandarawela
• Ella
• Nine Arches Bridge

The trains also run slowly at some of the best sightseeing spots.