Express 8050 (Train #8050) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Maradana (MDA) with Beliatta (BEL) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 38 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 5h 32m.
The Ruhunu Kumari (‘Queen of the South’) is the beloved flagship coastal train of Sri Lanka. Departing Colombo Fort at 06:30 AM, it traces the Indian Ocean coastline literally meters from white sandy beaches through Beruwala, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle Fort, and Weligama to the southern terminus of Beliatta.
| Train Number | #8050 | Service Name | Express 8050(රුහුණු කුමාරි සීඝ්රගාමී දුම්රිය / ருஹுணு குமாரி விரைவு தொடருந்து) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Line | 👑Main Line🏖️Coastal Line | Service Type | 🚆Express |
| Route Corridor | Maradana (MDA) ➔ Beliatta (BEL) | Schedule and Duration | 06:25 ➔ 11:57 (5h 32m) |
| 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 | 06:25 | 06:25 | — | |
| 02 | 06:30 | 06:50 | 20 min | |
| 03 | 07:05 | 07:06 | 1 min | |
| 04 | 07:10 | 07:11 | 1 min | |
| 05 | 07:14 | 07:15 | 1 min | |
| 06 | 07:22 | 07:24 | 2 min | |
| 07 | 07:33 | 07:35 | 2 min | |
| 08 | 07:42 | 07:43 | 1 min | |
| 09 | 07:47 | 07:48 | 1 min | |
| 10 | 07:53 | 07:54 | 1 min | |
| 11 | 07:57 | 07:59 | 2 min | |
| 12 | 08:21 | 08:22 | 1 min | |
| 13 | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1 min | |
| 14 | 08:53 | 08:55 | 2 min | |
| 15 | 09:06 | 09:07 | 1 min | |
| 16 | 09:29 | 09:55 | 26 min | |
| 17 | 10:01 | 10:02 | 1 min | |
| 18 | 10:04 | 10:05 | 1 min | |
| 19 | 10:11 | 10:12 | 1 min | |
| 20 | 10:15 | 10:16 | 1 min | |
| 21 | 10:18 | 10:19 | 1 min | |
| 22 | 10:21 | 10:22 | 1 min | |
| 23 | 10:25 | 10:26 | 1 min | |
| 24 | 10:29 | 10:30 | 1 min | |
| 25 | 10:32 | 10:33 | 1 min | |
| 26 | 10:37 | 10:50 | 13 min | |
| 27 | 10:54 | 10:55 | 1 min | |
| 28 | 10:58 | 10:59 | 1 min | |
| 29 | 11:03 | 11:04 | 1 min | |
| 30 | 11:08 | 11:09 | 1 min | |
| 31 | 11:13 | 11:17 | 4 min | |
| 32 | 11:20 | 11:21 | 1 min | |
| 33 | 11:24 | 11:25 | 1 min | |
| 34 | 11:28 | 11:29 | 1 min | |
| 35 | 11:37 | 11:38 | 1 min | |
| 36 | 11:44 | 11:45 | 1 min | |
| 37 | 11:50 | 11:51 | 1 min | |
| 38 | 11:57 | 11:57 | — |
