Bandarawela railway station
Bandarawela | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Bandarawela Railway Station ticket office (June 2011) | |
| Location | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°49′44″N 80°59′15″E / 6.82889°N 80.98750°ECoordinates: 6°49′44″N 80°59′15″E / 6.82889°N 80.98750°E |
| Operated by | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Line(s) | Main line |
| Distance | 258.72 km (160.8 mi) from Colombo |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Other information | |
| Station code | BDA |
| History | |
| Opened | 1893 |
Bandarawela railway station is the eighth last station on the Main Line, and is 258.72 km (160.76 mi) away from Colombo. It is located 1,225.5 m (4,021 ft) above mean sea level and 8 km (5.0 mi) from 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. Bandarawela was the terminus of the Main Line until the line was extended to Badulla in 1924.
Continuity
| Preceding station | Sri Lanka Railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diyatalawa | Main Line | Kinigama |
References
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