Coastal Line
| Coastal line | |
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Intercity train at Galle Station
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| Overview | |
| Type | Intercity rail |
| System | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Status | Functioning |
| Locale | Sri Lanka |
| Termini |
Colombo Fort Matara |
| Website | www.railway.gov.lk |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 17 December 1895 |
| Owner | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Operator(s) | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 157.88 km (98.10 mi) |
| Number of tracks | Double track: Colombo Fort to Kaluthara South Single track: Kaluthara South to Matara |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
