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Badulla to Ambewela Special Train Schedule (Class S14 Hero)

💡 Quick Summary: Reopened in December 2025, the upcountry rail line utilizes special Class S14 Hero train sets. They are highly convenient for skipping weather-heavy sections or commuting between key trailheads.

🔍 Detailed Guidance

The scenic railway intersects directly with several trail stages around Haputale, Ella, and Demodara.

🚂 Westbound: Badulla to Ambewela Special Train Timetable

Station Node

SPL1016 (Morning)

SPL1006 (Afternoon)

Badulla (Dep)

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

Demodara

9:36 AM

3:36 PM

Ella

9:50 AM

3:50 PM

Bandarawela

10:21 AM

4:21 PM

Haputale

10:49 AM

4:49 PM

Ambewela (Arr)

11:47 AM

5:47 PM

🚂 Eastbound: Ambewela to Badulla Special Train Timetable

Station Node

SPL1005 (Morning)

SPL1015 (Afternoon)

Ambewela (Dep)

9:30 AM

3:00 PM

Haputale

10:27 AM

3:57 PM

Bandarawela

10:54 AM

4:24 PM

Ella

11:25 AM

4:55 PM

Demodara

11:40 AM

5:10 PM

Badulla (Arr)

12:16 PM

5:46 PM

⚠️ Critical Alerts & Requirements

  • Wednesday Warning: These special Class S14 transit runs do not operate on Wednesdays.

  • Reservations: Bookings are open and can be made online at seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/ or directly at reservation-enabled highland stations.