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
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
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
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Colombo Fort
15:15
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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][3]
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.
The service runs by M2 or M6 locomotives pulling the newer Tantri-built Romanian cars.[3]
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 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.