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Rajarata Rejini (Sinhala: රජරට රැජිණි, Queen of the King's Land) is a daytime passenger train that runs between Anuradhapura and Beliatta via Colombo Fort in Sri Lanka. The Rajarata Rejini is currently the second longest train journey in Sri Lanka covering the more than 3/4 of the Northern Line and the entire length of the ...
Colombo - Badulla Night Mail Train is a night time passenger and mail train that runs between Colombo and Badulla in Sri Lanka. [3] [4] The Badulla-bound train departs from Colombo at 8:30pm, [5] while the Colombo-bound train leaves Badulla at 6:30pm. The trip takes about 11 hours.
Sri Lanka Railways began partnering with ExpoRail and Rajadhani Express in 2011 for premium service on major routes. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] Its northern line , affected by almost three decades of war, is being rebuilt; in 2015, it was restored to Jaffna and Kankesanthurai at pre-war levels The maximum speed on this line is currently 120 km/h(74 mph). [ 15 ]
Train Halt 01: TRH Kalutara: 37.96 Kalutara North: KTN Kalutara: 11.58 41.72 Kalutara South: KTS ... Sri Lanka Railways (Official Website) The Rail Routes of Sri Lanka
[20] [21] In June 2011 an agreement was signed between Sri Lanka Railways and the Bank of Ceylon for the reconstruction of Jaffna Railway Station. [22] The project was to cost LKR 89 million. In July 2011 it was announced that Ircon International had also been awarded the contract to reconstruct the 56 kilometres (35 mi) line between Pallai and ...
Transport in Sri Lanka is based on its road network, which is centred on the country's commercial capital Colombo. A rail network handles a portion of Sri Lanka 's transport needs. There are navigable waterways, harbours and three international airports: in Katunayake , 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Colombo, in Hambantota, and in Jaffna.
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.
The first train to be inaugurated was Ruhunu Kumari Express from Colombo to the Southern Sri Lankan cities of Galle and Matara. This train became very popular among Sri Lankans so the Government decided to introduce two other long-distance trains; Udarata Menike Express from Colombo to Badulla and Yarl Devi Express from Colombo to the Northern ...