Meenagaya

මීනගයා නගරාන්තර ශීඝ්‍රගාමී දුම්රිය•மீனகாய இடைநகர விரைவு

Updated: Sep 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM

⚡ Intercity Express•⏱️ 9h 14m•🚉 18 Stops

About Meenagaya

Meenagaya (Train #6079) is an operational ⚡ Intercity Express passenger service connecting Colombo Fort (FOT) with Batticaloa (BCO) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 18 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 9h 14m.

The Meenagaya Intercity Express (Train No. 6079/6080) is a daily service operated by Sri Lanka Railways between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa on the Batticaloa Line. It has been in service since 23 December 2004, covering 336.5 km with 17 intermediate stops including Gal Oya Junction — where the train reverses direction onto the Batticaloa branch.

Train Details

Train Number	#6079	Service Name	Meenagaya(මීනගයා නගරාන්තර ශීඝ්‍රගාමී දුම්රිය / மீனகாய இடைநகர விரைவு)
Railway Line	👑Main Line🏛️Northern Line🐘Batticaloa Line	Service Type	⚡Intercity Express
Route Corridor	Colombo Fort (FOT) ➔ Batticaloa (BCO)	Schedule and Duration	19:00 ➔ 04:14 (9h 14m)
Operating Days	Daily
Buffet Car / Catering	Station Vendors Only	Observation Saloon	Not Attached
Sleeping Berths	Day Seating Only