The Railway Department has organised a number of programs to mark 100 years since the British commenced the railway service in Sri Lanka, Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said.

A new train called ‘Dunhinda Odyssey’ commenced from Colombo Fort to Badulla at 6.30 am today (March 05). It will and will operate thrice a week.

After the inauguration of the train, the Dunhinda Odyssey will be reserved for passenger transport. The train consists of four cabins with 44 seats each; it also includes three second-class cabins and a third-class cabin with a canteen.

Speaking at a media briefing the minister also said that a special observation train named Galaxy So will travel to Bandarawela to Demodara daily.