Train Stations
Sri Lanka's train stations seamlessly blend colonial charm with modern functionality, offering travelers a picturesque journey through lush landscapes. Efficiently connecting diverse destinations, these stations serve as gateways to cultural wonders, welcoming visitors to explore the island's rich history and natural beauty.
Train Stations in Sri Lanka
History of the Sri Lanka railway: Sri Lanka Railways, or Ceylon Government Railway, was conceived in the 1850’s as an instrument to develop and unify the country. The 1st sod of the Sri Lanka Railways was cut by Sir Henry Ward, the Governor, in August in 1858. 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. This line was officially opened for traffic on 2nd October 1865. The Railway extended and developed it’s network and in 1927, a total route length of 1530 km was in operation. The Main Line was extended in stages, with service to Kandy in 1867, to Nawalapitiya in 1874, to Nanu-Oya in 1885, to Bandarawela in 1894, and to Badulla in 1924. Other lines were completed in due course to link the other parts of the country, the Matale Line in 1880, the Coast Line in 1895, the Northern Line in 1905, the Mannar Line in 1914, the Kelani Valley Line in 1919, the Puttalam Line in 1926, and the Batticaloa and Trincomalee Lines in 1928.
The Railway was initially built to transport coffee and tea from the hill country to Colombo for export and was for many years, the main source of income. With population growth, however, passenger traffic increased and in the 1960’s overtook freight as the main source of business. The Railway is now primarily engaged in the transport of passengers, especially commuters to and from Colombo, offering a vital service and reducing road congestion.
Station name (code) | Contact Number |
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Colombo Fort Railway Station | +94112432908 |
Maradana Railway Station | +94112695722 |
Gampha Railway Station | +94332222271 |
Veyangoda Railway Station | +94332287271 |
Polgahawela Railway Station | +94372243271 |
Peradeniya Railway Station | +94812388271 |
Kandy Railway Station | +94812222271 |
Matale Railway Station | +94662222271 |
Gampola Railway Station | +94812352271 |
Nawalapitiya Railway Station | +94542222271 |
Hatton Railway Station | +94512222271 |
Nanu Oya Railway Station | +94522222873 |
Haputale Railway Station | +94522268071 |
Ella Railway Station | +94572228571 |
Diyatalawa Railway Station | +94572229461 |
Bandarawela Railway Station | +94572222271 |
Badulla Railway Station | +94552222271 |
Wellawatte Railway Station | +94112585875 |
Mount Lavinia Railway Station | +94112712271 |
Kalutara South Railway Station | +94342222271 |
Aluthgama Railway Station | +94342275282 |
Ambalangoda Railway Station | +94912258271 |
Hikkaduwa Railway Station | +94912277271 |
Galle Railway Station | +94912277271 |
Matara Railway Station | +94412222271 |
BeliatteRailway Station | +94473128188 |
Kekirawa Railway Station | +94258864271 |
Hingurakgoda Railway Station | +94272246271 |
Polonnaruwa Railway Station | +94272222271 |
Welikanda Railway Station | +94253853764 |
Valaichchenai Railway Station | +94652257718 |
Eravur Railway Station | +94652240514 |
Batticaloa Railway Station | +94652224471 |
Galoya Railway Station | +94272223375 |
Kantale Railway Station | +94262234271 |
Thambalagamuwa Railway Station | +94253853765 |
China Bay Railway Station | +94253858765 |
Trincomalee Railway Station | +94262222271 |
Talaimannar Pier Railway Station | +94233232238 |
Talaimannar Railway Station | +94233232237 |
Kurunegala Railway Station | +94372222271 |
Anuradhapura Railway Station | +94252222271 |
Vavuniya Railway Station | +94242222271 |
Kilinochchi Railway Station | +94253244653 |
Palai Railway Station | +94253245525 |
Kodikamam Railway Station | +94253246066 |
Jaffna Railway Station | +94212222271 |
Chunnakam Railway Station | +94212244271 |
Kankesanturai Railway Station | +94253246526 |
Makumbura Railway Station | +94112782040 |
Explore Sri Lanka by Train
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