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Night mail train: Status: In service: Locale: Sri Lanka: Current operator(s) Sri Lanka Railways: Former operator(s) Ceylon Government Railway: Route; Termini: Colombo Fort railway station: Stops: Badulla railway station: Distance travelled: 292.4 km (181.7 mi) [1] Average journey time: 8 - 10 hours: Service frequency: Daily: Train number(s ...
"Podi Manike" (Sinhala:පොඩි මැණිකේ, meaning "Little Maiden") is a Sri Lankan passenger train running from Colombo Fort to Badulla. This journey covers about 300 km and is renowned for being the most beautiful train journey in Sri Lanka, especially the stretch from Nanuoya to Ella. It takes about 10 hours to complete the journey.
The Udarata Menike travels the length of Sri Lanka Railways' Main Line through the hill country. The Udarata Menike begins its eastbound service at Colombo Fort Station and runs east and north past the centres of Ragama, Gampaha, Veyangoda, and Polgahawela. At Rambukkana, the Main Line begins its steep climb into the hills of the upcountry.
The state-owned Sri Lanka Railways operates nearly all of the country's rail services, but few private railways have existed at various times. The Viceroy Special heritage train and steam locomotive was introduced in 1986 and is still advertised as of early 2024.
Maradana Station features a two-storey building housing the ticket office, waiting room, and Sri Lanka Railways offices. A footbridge leads to the platforms. [4] The main building is an example of British colonial architecture. The railways operates its centralised traffic control (CTC) for the Colombo area through a facility at Maradana. [5]
Matara railway station is a station in Matara, Sri Lanka. It is owned and operated by Sri Lanka Railways . Matara railway station opened on 17 December 1895 as the terminus of the Coastal Line .
Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways , with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country.
Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station is part of the Northern Line which links the north with the capital Colombo. The popular Yarl Devi service calls at the station.