List of named passenger trains of Sri Lanka

This article contains a list of named passenger trains in Sri Lanka, by operator.

Sri Lanka Railways

Regular Services

In the mid-1950s, Sri Lanka Railways, under the leadership of B. D. Rampala, started to name major passenger services.[1]

Udarata Menike, runs through the scenic Sri Lankan hill country
The Yal Devi train at Kurunegala, travelling between Omanthai and Colombo Fort
The Deyata Kirula express train at Kurunegala, travelling between Kilinochchi and Colombo Fort

Discontinued Services

Special Services

Airport & Aviation Services

J.F. Tours & Travels

See also

References

  1. "The Island". Rampala regime in the local Railway History. 2010-07-19.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Sri Lanka Railways Timetable"
  3. 1 2 "A beginner's guide to Train travel in Sri Lanka . . ."
  4. http://www.colombopage.com/archive_14B/Oct13_1413188982CH.php
  5. "Dailynews". President requests patriotic citizens: Join us in building Northern rail track. 2009-03-24.
  6. "The Island". Samudra Devi in a Tangle of Love!. 2009-07-12.
  7. "Dailynews". Fifty Sagarika train passengers fined. 2010-10-14.
  8. http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-seltrain.html Famous Trains
  9. "The Bradby express". Sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
  10. Viceroy Vintage Train Tours
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