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Railway Stations In Sri Lanka
List of railway stations in Sri Lanka, in alphabetical order, are as follows: A * Abanpola railway station, Abanpola, North Western Province * Agbopura railway station, Agbopura, Eastern Province * Ahangama railway station, Ahangama, Southern Province * Ahungalle railway station, Ahungalle, Southern Province * Akuragawa Station, Akurala, Southern Province * Alawwa railway station, Alawwa, North Western Province * Alawathupitiya railway station, Alawathupitiya, * Aluthgama railway station, Aluthgama, Western Province * Ambalangoda railway station, Ambalangoda, Southern Province * Ambepussa railway station, Ambepussa, Western Province * Ambewela railway station, Ambewela, Central Province * Angulana railway station, Angulana, Western Province * Anuradhapura railway station, Anuradhapura, New Town * Anuradhapura railway station, Anuradhapura, North Central Province * Arachchikattuwa railway station, Arachchikattuwa * Avissawella railway station, Avissawella File:Hitachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badulla Railway Station
Badulla railway station (බදුල්ල දුම්රිය ස්ථානය) is the last station on the Main Line, and is away from Colombo. It is located above mean sea level and from Badulla, the capital city of Uva Province. The trains that run on the Main Line, including the Podi Menike and Udarata Menike express trains end at the station. The construction of the line from Nanu Oya Nanu Oya is a long stream in the Central Province of Sri Lanka It originates from Pidurutalagala at an elevation of over and drains into the Kotmale Oya at an elevation of approximately . The Kotmale Oya is a tributary of the Mahaweli River, t ... to Badulla was completed in 1924, with the passenger traffic first commencing on 5 February 1924, although the station wasn't officially opened until 5 April 1924. Continuity References Railway stations in Badulla District Railway stations on the Main Line (Sri Lanka) Railway stations opened in 1924 Archaeological prot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boossa Railway Station
Boossa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately south of Colombo and north of Galle, immediately north of the mouth of the Gin Gaga (Gin River). It is situated at an elevation of above the sea level. Boossa was affected by the tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake with 28 known deaths. Transport Boossa is located on the Coastal or Southern Rail Line (connecting Colombo through to Matara), and the A2 highway, connecting Colombo to Wellawaya. Facilities * Boossa Regimental Training School * Boossa Sri Lanka Navy Training Centre (Nipuna Camp) * Boossa Detention Centre * Boossa railway station Attractions * Boossa beach * Jayawardanaramaya Buddhist temple, which was built by the monk Medankara and his grandfather Mohandiram Mudeyanselage Janis de Silva in 1700 A.C. The Pagoda is the only one in Sri Lanka constructed out of stone in 1805 A.C. Post and telephone * Sri Lanka ''0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beruwala Railway Station
Beruwala ( Sinhala:බේරුවල Tamil: பேருவளை) is a large town in Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The town covers a total area of approximately and is located on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka, south of Colombo. Etymology The name Beruwala is derived from the Sinhalese word for the place where the sail is lowered. It marks the spot for the first Muslim settlement on the island, established by a Somali Sheikh Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn. The town was originally named Berbereen in honour and respect of the Somali Shaikh. The Chinese also traded here and Beruwala was known to them as Piehlo-li. History The first Muslim settlement of Sri Lanka was in Beruwala which is situated in the Western coastal area of the Island. Beruwala was named "Berbereen" in the past in honor of Yusuf bin Ahmad al-Kawneyn who is also known as Shaykh Abu Barakat al Barbari, a Somali Muslim scholar and a traveler who founded the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bentota Railway Station
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately south of Colombo and north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, at an elevation of above the sea level. The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank. Economy Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar. It also has a turtle hatchery, located on Induruwa beach. History Bentota is a historical place described in ancient messenger poems ('' sandeśa kāvya''). The Galapatha Viharaya is one of a cluster of five ancient temples in the region. In the 17th Century the Portuguese built a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beliatta Railway Station
Beliatta is a town located in the Hambantota District of Sri Lanka. Geography It is an inland town, approximately, from the coastal town of Tangalle. Beliatta has the second highest mountain range located in the Beliatta Divisional Secretariat area (also called Raga) on the boundary of Hambantota and Matara districts. The mountain peaks are about high. Beliatta town is fed by fountain water originating from Rilagala mountain range. Apart from Tangalle, the nearest major towns from Beliatta are Ambalantota (), Walasmulla () and Matara (). Demographics The population of Beliatta is almost entirely Sinhalese (more than 99%), while the rest are Tamils. Buddhism and Christianity are the main religions. Beliatta Siri Sunanda Maha Viharaya is the main Buddhist temple. Economy Beliatta is known for the production of coconuts, paddy, pepper and cinnamon. Education The main educational institutions in Beliatta include Beliatta Central College, Dammapala Girls' School ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batticaloa Railway Station
Batticaloa railway station is a railway station in the city of Batticaloa in eastern Sri Lanka. Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, the state-owned railway operator, the station is part of the Batticaloa line which links Batticaloa District with the capital Colombo. Services See also * List of railway stations in Sri Lanka * List of railway stations in Sri Lanka by line Railway station Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in Track (rail transport), tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the ... Railway stations on the Batticaloa Line {{SriLanka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandarawela Railway Station
Bandarawela railway station is the 71st and eighth last railway station on the Main Line, and is away from Colombo. It is located above mean sea level and from the centre of Badulla, the capital city of Uva Province. All the trains that run on the Main Line, including the Podi Menike and Udarata Menike express trains stop at the station. The construction of the railway line between Haputale and Bandarawela commenced in 1887 but it wasn't until 1893 that work on the line was completed. The first train arriving at the station on 19 June 1893. Bandarawela was the terminus of the Main Line until the line was extended to Badulla in 1924. The station has a G2 locomotive on permanent display at the station. The diesel shunter locomotive was built by the North British Locomotive Company and operated between 1951 and 1986 at Maligawatta and Thali Mannar Thali (meaning "plate"), Bhojanam (meaning "full meal") or Chakluk is a round platter used to serve food in South Asia, So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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