Podi Menike Train Returns After 7 Months 🚂 | First Journey After Cyclone Damage | Sri Lanka Railway

Podi Menike Train Returns After 7 Months 🚂 | First Journey After Cyclone Damage | Sri Lanka Railway The Podi Menike train returns to the Sri Lanka hill country railway on 2026/06/20. See the first journey from Nanu Oya to Badulla after the cyclone. Seven months after a devastating cyclone brought silence to the region, the beloved Podi Menike train is back on track. This video captures the celebration as the train resumes its journey through the breathtaking mountains, marking a moment of hope for the local community and railway enthusiasts alike. Watch as passengers and locals welcome the return of this iconic Sri Lanka train route. We document the excitement at the stations and the scenic beauty of the hill country railway as the service officially resumes operations after a long hiatus. The return of the Podi Menike serves as a symbol of recovery for the transport network in the region. Subscribe for weekly updates on Sri Lanka travel and railway news, and let us know in the comments if you plan to ride this train on your next trip. 🚂 Location: Sri Lanka Hill Country Railway 📍 Route: Nanu Oya – Ella – Badulla ✨ Channel: Paradise in My Eyes #srilanka , #trainjourney , #srilankarailways , #ellasrilanka , #ninearchesbridge , #scenictrain , #travelvlog , #srilankatravel , #railwayjourney , Keywords Sri Lanka train journey, Podi Menike train, Sri Lanka railway vlog, scenic train Sri Lanka, Nanu Oya to Badulla train, Ella railway line, Nine Arches Bridge train, Sri Lanka tourism 2026, hill country train ride, Sri Lanka scenic travel vlog, train journey Sri Lanka, railway comeback Sri Lanka