Matale Line

Kandy Railway Station is a major transportation hub located on William Gopallawa Mawatha in the city of Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka. Operated by Sri Lanka Railways, it serves as the primary station in the central hills and connects the Main Line and Matale Line, making it a vital link between Colombo and the hill country.

Originally opened in 1867, the station features a blend of Art Moderne and Victorian architecture, with curving forms, minimalist walls, and ornate platform shelters. It sits at an elevation of 512 meters above sea level and is approximately 120 km from Colombo Fort.

Peradeniya Junction Railway Station is a historic and strategic railway station located in Peradeniya, near Kandy, in Sri Lanka’s Central Province. Opened in 1867, it serves as a key junction connecting the Main Line (Colombo to Badulla) and the Matale Line (Peradeniya to Matale via Kandy).

Situated approximately 115 km from Colombo Fort and at an elevation of 476 meters, the station features a triangular track configuration, allowing trains to switch lines without reversing—a rare and efficient setup in Sri Lanka Railways. It has three platforms, with Platform 3 dedicated to inbound and outbound Main Line services.

📍 Address: 2040, පේරාදෙණිය පාර, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
📞 Phone: +94 812 388 271