How many railway stations are there in Sri Lanka?
How many railway stations are there in Sri Lanka?
167
Tabe 1.1 Railway Stations The total number of Main Railway Stations in Sri Lanka is 167 and 153 are sub railway stations while 40 are train halts.
What are the railway junctions in Sri Lanka?
Station Details
| Station | Distance in KM – from Fort | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Ganemulla | 22.522 | 033-2260271 |
| Yagoda | 24.324 | |
| Gampaha | 27.538 | 033-2222271 |
| Daraluwa | 29.921 |
How many routes does Sri Lanka have by train?
The Sri Lankan rail network is 1,508 km (937 mi) of 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge….Routes and trains.
| Route | Major trains | |
|---|---|---|
| Kelani Valley line | Colombo Maradana to Avissawella | |
| Puttalam line | Ragama to Puttalam | Muthu Kumari, Puttalam mixed and express trains, Chilaw express |
What is the most beautiful railway station in Sri Lanka?
Idalgashinna Railway Station
Located between Haputale and Ohiya railway stations, Idalgashinna Railway Station is often deemed as the most picturesque railway station in Sri Lanka.
What is the longest railway station in Sri Lanka?
The line is 339 kilometres (211 mi) long and has 55 stations between Polgahawela Junction and Vavuniya. It is the longest railway line in Sri Lanka. The line opened in 1894….Northern line (Sri Lanka)
| Northern line | |
|---|---|
| Termini | Polgahawela Junction Kankesanthurai |
| Stations | 55 |
| Service | |
| System | Sri Lanka Railways |
What is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka?
Pattipola railway station
Pattipola railway station is the 62nd station on the Main Line, and is 224 km (139 mi) away from Colombo. It is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka with an elevation of 1,897.5 m (6,225 ft) high above mean sea level.
Which is the fastest train in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways S11
| Sri Lanka Railways Class S11 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Weight | 100 t (98 long tons; 110 short tons) (20 t (20 long tons; 22 short tons) for DPC, 16 t (16 long tons; 18 short tons) for TCs & DTC) |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins KTA 50L |
| Engine type | V16 4 stroke diesel, turbocharged |
What is the first railway station in Sri Lanka?
Colombo Fort Railway Station
Fort railway station
| Colombo Fort Railway Station කොටුව දුම්රිය ස්ථානය கோட்டை புகையிரத நிலையம் | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Electrified | no |
| Passengers |
Is there any railway bridge between India and Sri Lanka?
By 1914, the Mannar line was built to connect Talaimannar on Mannar Island to the Sri Lankan mainland. On the Indian side, the Indian railway network was extended to Dhanushkodi. The international bridge to link the two was not built.
What is the longest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka?
Singha Malai Tunnel
Singha Malai Tunnel or Poolbank Tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka. There are 46 tunnels along the Main Line between Colombo and Badulla.
What is the capacity of train engine?
The average Diesel engine inside a locomotive has 16 cylinders (V16) and displaces around 150 liters, while an average car engine has 4 cylinders and displaces 1 or 2 liters.