The Transport Ministry has introduced special bus and train services to cater to pilgrims visiting the Sacred Madhu Church for the annual feast this season.

The services launched will start with trains from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya and back from today, Aug. 12 and will operate daily till August 15.

Apart from this, there will be a direct train from Matara to Medawachchiya and back daily. From August 14, train services will also operate from Negombo to Medawachchiya and back. The Negombo CTB depot has also planned a special tour service for Madhu pilgrims from August 13.