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Yal Devi

Updated: Sep 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM

🚆 Express•⏱️ 8h 33m•🚉 42 Stops

About Yal Devi

Yal Devi (Train #4078) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Kankesanthurai (KKS) with Colombo Fort (FOT) along Sri Lanka's historic Northern Line. With 42 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 8h 33m.

Yal Devi Express is a scheduled express service operated by Sri Lanka Railways on the Northern Line. Departing Kankesanthurai (KKS) at 06:00 and arriving in Colombo Fort (FOT) at 13:10, covering 414.2 kilometers across 17 passenger halts.

Train Details

Train Number	#4078	Service Name	Yal Devi
Railway Line	🏛️Northern Line👑Main Line	Service Type	🚆Express
Route Corridor	Kankesanthurai (KKS) ➔ Colombo Fort (FOT)	Schedule and Duration	10:30 ➔ 19:03 (8h 33m)
Operating Days	Daily
Buffet Car / Catering	Station Vendors Only	Observation Saloon	Not Attached
Sleeping Berths	Day Seating Only

Route Stopping Schedule

01KankesanthuraiOrigin

10:30

Departure

10:34

Arrival

1 min wait

10:35

Departure

10:40

Arrival

1 min wait

10:41

Departure

10:46

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1 min wait

10:47

Departure

10:49

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1 min wait

10:50

Departure

10:53

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7 min wait

11:00

Departure

11:06

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1 min wait

11:07

Departure

08Chavakachcheri

11:15

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1 min wait

11:16

Departure

11:23

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1 min wait

11:24

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11:37

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1 min wait

11:38

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11Elephant Pass

11:51

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1 min wait

11:52

Departure

11:59

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1 min wait

12:00

Departure

12:05

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1 min wait

12:06

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14Ariviyal Nagar

12:15

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1 min wait

12:16

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12:20

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1 min wait

12:21

Departure

12:35

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1 min wait

12:36

Departure

12:54

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1 min wait

12:55

Departure

13:05

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1 min wait

13:06

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13:17

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1 min wait

13:18

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20Medawachchiya Junction

13:38

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1 min wait

13:39

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21Parasangahawewa

13:50

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1 min wait

13:51

Departure

14:02

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38 min wait

14:40

Departure

23Sravasthipura

14:44

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1 min wait

14:45

Departure

14:54

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5 min wait

14:59

Departure

25Thambuttegama

15:08

Arrival

1 min wait

15:09

Departure

15:17

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5 min wait

15:22

Departure

15:31

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5 min wait

15:36

Departure

15:45

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1 min wait

15:46

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29Maho Junction

15:56

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4 min wait

16:00

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16:09

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1 min wait

16:10

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16:22

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11 min wait

16:33

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16:44

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1 min wait

16:45

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16:52

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1 min wait

16:53

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16:56

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6 min wait

17:02

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17:11

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10 min wait

17:21

Departure

36Polgahawela Junction

17:37

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1 min wait

17:38

Departure

18:02

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1 min wait

18:03

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18:15

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1 min wait

18:16

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18:26

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1 min wait

18:27

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40Ragama Junction

18:39

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1 min wait

18:40

Departure

18:57

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1 min wait

18:58

Departure

42Colombo FortTerminus

19:03

Arrival