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Colombo–Badulla Night Mail
Colombo - Badulla Night Mail Train is a night time passenger and mail train that runs between Colombo and Badulla in Sri Lanka. The Badulla-bound train departs from Colombo at 8:30pm,"Visit Sri Lanka and take the train..." ''The Man in Seat 61 - A beginners guide to Train Travel in Sri Lankh.'' while the -bound train leaves at 6:30pm. The trip takes about 11 hours. This timetable is occasionally disrupted by unexpected events, weather, and track conditions. Services The train offers three classes:[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka Railways
The Sri Lanka Railway Department (more commonly known as Sri Lanka Railways (SLR)) (Sinhala language, Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා දුම්රිය සේවය ''Śrī Laṃkā Dumriya Sēvaya''; Sri Lankan Tamil dialects, Tamil: இலங்கை புகையிரத சேவை ''Ilankai Pugaiyiradha Sēvai'') is Sri Lanka's railway owner and primary operator. As part of the Sri Lankan government, it is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (Sri Lanka), Ministry of Transport. Founded in 1858 as the Ceylon Government Railway, it operates the nation's railways and links Colombo (the capital) with other population centres and tourist destinations. The Sri Lankan rail network is of broad gauge. Some of its routes are scenic, with the main line passing (or crossing) waterfalls, mountains, Tea production in Sri Lanka, tea estates, pine forests, bridges and peak stations. History The construction of a railway in British Ceylon, Ceylon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandy
Kandy (, ; , ) is a major city located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (''Sri Dalada Maligawa''), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Etymology The city and the region have been known by many different names and versions of those names. Some scholars suggest that the original name of Kandy was Katubulu Nuwara located near the present Watapuluwa. However, the more popular historical name ... [...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 The North British Locomotive Company (NBL, NB Loco or North British) was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp, Stewart and Company ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haputale
Haputale (; ) is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m (4695 ft) above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation. The Haputale pass allows views across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka. The South-West boundary of Uva basin is marked by the Haputale mountain ridges, which continue on to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak to the west. CNN in 2010 named Haputale as one of Asia's most overlooked destinations. Transport Roads ** A16 highway (List of A-Grade highways in Sri Lanka, Beragala-Hali Ela) a part of the Colombo-Badulla road. (Route 99) ** B147 (Haputale-Dambetenna) road. ** Haputale-Welimada road. (Via Boralanda) ** Haputale-Diyatalawa road. (via Yahalabedda) ** Haputale-Wellawaya road. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idalgashinna Railway Station
Idalgashinna Railway Station (ඉදල්ගස්හින්න දුම්රිය ස්ථානය), ) is the 68th station on the Main Line, and fifth highest railway station in Sri Lanka located between Haputale and Ohiya railway stations in Badulla District, Uva Province. It is located west of Haputale, at an elevation of above sea level. The station was built after the track was extended in 1893, from the Nanu Oya railway station to Haputale. This is the 68th railway station on the Colombo-Badulla railway line. The railway station is located on a hilltop separating the southern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka. Because of this the environment is constantly foggy and instantly clear. Depending on the location, rainwater from the Idalgashinna railway station collects in front of the roof to the Mahaweli river valley and water falling from the back of the roof to the Walawe river valley. The broad-gauge main line between Haputale and Idalgashinna is regarded to have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohiya
Ohiya () is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is located approximately southeast of Colombo. Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. It is the nearest major settlement to the Horton Plains National Park and serves as a gateway to the National Park and several other nature reserves. Population (Source Welimada Divisional Secretariat 2008-statistics) Transport * Ohiya Railway Station is the 67th station on the Main Line (Sri Lanka), Main line (which runs between Colombo and Badulla) It is the third highest railway station of Sri Lanka, situated above sea level and opened in 1893. * B508 – Welimada – Ohiya (Bus route via Boralanda) Attractions * Horton Plains National Park – located from Ohiya * Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch, from this vantage point, which looks out over the Haputale valley, the Dondra Head Lighthouse () is occasionally visible. * Ohiya Forest * The Devi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dynamic Braking
Dynamic braking is the use of an electric traction motor as a generator when slowing a vehicle such as an electric or diesel-electric locomotive. It is termed " rheostatic" if the generated electrical power is dissipated as heat in brake grid resistors, and " regenerative" if the power is returned to the supply line. Dynamic braking reduces wear on friction-based braking components, and regeneration lowers net energy consumption. Dynamic braking may also be used on railcars with multiple units, light rail vehicles, electric trams, trolleybuses, and electric and hybrid electric automobiles. Principle of operation Converting electrical energy to the mechanical energy of a rotating shaft (electric motor) is the inverse of converting the mechanical energy of a rotating shaft to electrical energy (electric generator). Both are accomplished through the interactions of armature windings with a (relatively) moving external magnetic field, with the armature connected to an electrical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambewela
Ambewela (; ) is a village, and a hill station, located in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. The area is also sometimes called "Little New Zealand". The town is approximately south-east of the district capital Nuwara Eliya. Ambewela is also a service centre for the New Galway tea planting district. Climate and vegetation Due to the high altitude of , the mean annual temperature in the area is below , while frost is common during winter. Ambewela is popular for being the highest (in altitude) and widest grassland in Sri Lanka. Mammals such as the Sambar Deer and Leopard dominate the majority of the forest cover around the area. Ambewela is situated en route to the Horton Plains National Park and is famous for scenic landscapes, '' Rhododendron arboreum'' flowers, and the World's End, which is a deep cliff. Similar to Horton Plains and Ohiya, this site is also one of the Important Bird Areas of Sri Lanka, making the area a popular location for birdwatching as wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanu Oya Railway Station
The Nanu Oya List of railway stations in Sri Lanka by line#Kandy to Badulla, railway station is the 63rd station on the Main Line (Sri Lanka), Main Line, and is away from Colombo Fort Station, Colombo. All trains including Podi Menike and Udarata Menike express trains service the station. The station was a junction and branching point for the Udupussallawa railway, Udupussallawa narrow gauge railway line connecting Nanu Oya with Ragala via Nuwara Eliya. The original train station was built in 1885 as the terminus of the main line, as part of the rail line connecting Hatton railway station (Sri Lanka), Hatton to Nanu Oya. In 1893 the railway line was extended from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela railway station, Bandarawela and in 1903 the station became a junction station when Udupussallawa railway line was constructed. In 1948 the government decided to close the Udapussellawa railway due to low traffic and the tracks were completely removed. Continuity See also *List of r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatton Railway Station (Sri Lanka)
Hatton Station is a railway station on the Main (Colombo-Badulla) railway line in Sri Lanka. It is situated between Rozella and Kotagala railway stations. It is along the railway line from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at an elevation of about above sea level. The Hatton railway station was opened on 4 June 1884 when the main line was extended from Nawalapitiya to Hatton. The station was the terminus of the main line until the line was extended to Nanu-Oya on 20 May 1885. The station has a reservation and train enquiry section, ticket office, cloak room, waiting hall, book stall, tea stall, toilet blocks and catering area together with a public car parking area. The railway station has four platforms but normally only three of the platforms serve rail passengers. Platform No. 1 caters for trains to Badulla that come from Colombo Fort or Kandy whilst platform No. 2 is used for down trains which is to Nawalapitiya, Kandy, and to Colombo Fort that trains come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawalapitiya
Nawalapitiya (, ) is a town in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an Urban Council. It is from Kandy and from Colombo, at a height of above sea level. It is located on the banks of the Mahaweli Ganga. The area was developed during the colonisation of the island by the British, as one of the colony's centres of Coffee Production. The former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran, was born here. Ethnic composition in Pasbage Korale DS Division (which include Nawalapitiya Urban Council)according to 2012 census is as follows Sinhalese 28,468-47.51%,Tamils-22,134-36.94%,Muslims-8,683-14.49%,Others-632-1.05%. Transport Nawalapitiya is located at the junction of Nawalapitya- Ginigathena (B319); Nawalypitia- Kotmale (B317) and Kandy Roads (AB13). In 1874 the railway line Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport using wheeled vehicles running in tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel rails. Rail transport is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
