Kelani Valley line | |
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Class S8 DMUs do most of runs on the Kelani Valley line
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Overview | |
Type | Regional rail |
System | Sri Lanka Railways |
Status | Operational |
Locale | Sri Lanka |
Termini |
Colombo Fort Avissawella |
Stations | 25 |
Operation | |
Opened | 1902 (as narrow gauge) |
Closed | 1992 (to start gauge conversion) |
Reopened | 1996 (as broad gauge) |
Operator(s) | Sri Lanka Railways |
Depot(s) | Maradana |
Technical | |
Number of tracks | Single track |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Old gauge | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) |
Minimum radius | (?) |
Electrification | No |