Udarata Menike (Train #1015) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Colombo Fort (FOT) with Badulla (BAD) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 41 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 9h 34m.
Inaugurated in April 1956, the Udarata Menike (‘Upcountry Maiden’) is the premier morning express connecting Colombo Fort with the hill capital of Kandy and the mountain stations of Nanu Oya, Ella, and Badulla. Famous for its bright red and blue livery traversing emerald tea plantations.
| Train Number | #1015 | Service Name | Udarata Menike(උඩරට මැණිකේ සීඝ්රගාමී දුම්රිය / உடரட்ட மெனிகே விரைவு தொடருந்து) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Line | 👑Main Line | Service Type | 🚆Express |
| Route Corridor | Colombo Fort (FOT) ➔ Badulla (BAD) | Schedule and Duration | 08:30 ➔ 18:04 (9h 34m) |
| Operating Days | Daily | ||
| Buffet Car / Catering | Station Vendors Only | Observation Saloon | Not Attached |
| Sleeping Berths | Day Seating Only | ||
| Stop | Station | Arr. Time | Dep. Time | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08:30 | 08:30 | — | |
| 02 | 08:51 | 08:52 | 1 min | |
| 03 | 09:04 | 09:05 | 1 min | |
| 04 | 09:15 | 09:16 | 1 min | |
| 05 | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2 min | |
| 06 | 10:00 | 10:02 | 2 min | |
| 07 | 10:42 | 10:43 | 1 min | |
| 08 | 10:58 | 11:00 | 2 min | |
| 09 | 11:08 | 11:15 | 7 min | |
| 10 | 11:23 | 11:25 | 2 min | |
| 11 | 11:45 | 11:46 | 1 min | |
| 12 | 11:58 | 11:59 | 1 min | |
| 13 | 12:10 | 12:15 | 5 min | |
| 14 | 12:27 | 12:28 | 1 min | |
| 15 | 12:40 | 12:41 | 1 min | |
| 16 | 13:00 | 13:01 | 1 min | |
| 17 | 13:05 | 13:06 | 1 min | |
| 18 | 13:14 | 13:15 | 1 min | |
| 19 | 13:31 | 13:33 | 2 min | |
| 20 | 13:44 | 13:45 | 1 min | |
| 21 | 14:01 | 14:02 | 1 min | |
| 22 | 14:15 | 14:16 | 1 min | |
| 23 | 14:27 | 14:28 | 1 min | |
| 24 | 14:35 | 14:36 | 1 min | |
| 25 | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5 min | |
| 26 | 15:01 | 15:02 | 1 min | |
| 27 | 15:21 | 15:22 | 1 min | |
| 28 | 15:29 | 15:30 | 1 min | |
| 29 | 15:44 | 15:45 | 1 min | |
| 30 | 16:02 | 16:03 | 1 min | |
| 31 | 16:17 | 16:19 | 2 min | |
| 32 | 16:26 | 16:31 | 5 min | |
| 33 | 16:44 | 16:47 | 3 min | |
| 34 | 16:51 | 16:52 | 1 min | |
| 35 | 17:00 | 17:01 | 1 min | |
| 36 | 17:08 | 17:09 | 1 min | |
| 37 | 17:15 | 17:17 | 2 min | |
| 38 | 17:29 | 17:30 | 1 min | |
| 39 | 17:41 | 17:42 | 1 min | |
| 40 | 17:49 | 17:50 | 1 min | |
| 41 | 18:04 | 18:04 | — |
