What are the railway stations Colombo to Badulla?
Colombo – Badulla Night Mail Train begins its journey at Colombo Fort Station and stops only at Ragama, Gampaha, Veyangoda. Then it comes to Polgahawela junction, where the Northern Line Branches off. Train continues its journey on Main Line.
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. The station has one platform with a second track as a siding loop.
What is CGR Sri Lanka?
Ceylon Government Railway Class S1 is a class of diesel multiple unit train-set built by English Electric for Ceylon Government Railway.
Who made railway in Sri Lanka?
The 1st sod of the Sri Lanka Railways was cut by Sir Henry Ward, the Governor, in August in1858. The Railway Network was introduced by the British in 1864 and 1st train ran on 27th December 1864, with the construction of the Main Line from Colombo to Ambepussa, 54 kilometers to the east.
Do Sri Lanka trains have toilets?
Without being graphic the toilets on the Sri Lankan trains were far better than others I have seen in India and Thailand but you will still need to bring your own sanitary provisions.
Are trains safe in Sri Lanka?
TRAIN SAFETY IN SRI LANKA While Sri Lankan trains are amazing and generally very safe, tourists and instagrammers alike have taken to hanging as far out of the doors as possible with their partner to snap the ‘perfect’ shot, particularly on the Kandy to Ella train.
Is Indian currency accepted in Sri Lanka?
Shops don’t accept INR, or at a bad rate (usually 2 Lankan for one Indian while the good rate is 2.5 Lankan). Banks also don’t change them; some money changers do so but at the same bad rate. Payment in Lanka is in Lankan rupees. 3.
What is the longest 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.