Railway Network of Sri Lanka
Introduction
Present Rail routes in Sri Lanka. Dotted line shows previously existed route before 1984
Sri Lanka is a small Island in the Indian ocean. The railway network was introduced to the country by the British in 1864, presently owned by the Government of Sri Lanka the Railway network consist of 1,449 km of broad gauge (5 feet 6 inches) and 59 km Narrow gauge (2 feet 6 inches Currently converted to broad gauge). Sri Lanka is proud to own some of the most scenic rail routes in the world.
Presently the Sri Lankan railway has only diesel locomotives on their roster with limited steam locomotives running on special tourist excursions. Dieselization of the SLR began in the mid 50's by former General Manager of Railways B.D Rampala MBE.
Sri Lanka has not yet decided to move on to electrification, even though there are many proposals.